Covington County Sex Offender Registry
Covington County sex offender registration is managed by the Sheriff's Office in Andalusia. This south Alabama county covers over 1,044 square miles and maintains an active registry through the statewide ALEA system.
Covington County Quick Facts
Covington County Sheriff's Office
The Covington County Sheriff's Office handles all sex offender registration for the county. Offenders must report in person to the main office in Andalusia. They bring a photo ID and pay the $10 quarterly fee. Staff take a new photo, collect fingerprints, and update the state database immediately.
Covington County is in south Alabama and covers 1,044 square miles. The sheriff offers a mobile app called "Covington County Sheriff AL" for residents. The county seat is Andalusia. Other cities include Opp, Red Level, Florala, and Lockhart. All offenders in these areas register at the main office in Andalusia.
| Address | 290 Hillcrest Drive Andalusia, AL 36420 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (334) 428-2640 |
| Website | covcounty.com/sheriff |
| Mobile App | Covington County Sheriff AL |
How to Search Covington County Sex Offenders
You can search for sex offenders in Covington County for free through the state database. It is the most complete source and updates daily.
The ALEA Community Information Center at app.alea.gov/community is the main search tool. Click Sex Offender to start. Search by name or address. Filter results to Covington County only. The map view shows pins for each offender location. Click any pin to see the profile with photo, address, and offense history.
Search options include:
- Offender name
- Street address or city
- ZIP code
- Map view of your area
Call the Covington County Sheriff at (334) 428-2640 for info about specific offenders near you. You can also download the mobile app for alerts.
Registration Requirements in Covington County
Sex offenders in Covington County must follow strict state rules. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-10 requires quarterly in-person verification. Offenders check in four times per year during their birth month and every three months after. Missing a visit is a felony.
Each check-in costs $10. The sheriff collects this fee to fund the registry. Offenders who cannot pay may ask for a waiver by proving low income. At each visit, staff verify address, employer, and vehicle info. They update photos as needed.
New residents have three days to register after moving to Covington County. This includes people from other Alabama counties and from out of state. Offenders must also report any change in job, vehicle, or address within three days. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-22 sets these deadlines.
Alabama has no tier system. All adult sex offenders follow the same rules for life.
What Covington County Records Show
Sex offender records in Covington County contain detailed info about each registered person. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-8 lists what the public can see.
Each listing shows:
- Full name and aliases
- Date of birth
- Current photo
- Home address
- Work address and employer
- Physical description and marks
- Vehicle info
- Sex offense history with dates
Some info stays private. Social Security numbers and phone numbers are not posted online. Victim details are also confidential.
Residency Rules in Covington County
Sex offenders in Covington County cannot live near schools or childcare centers. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-11 sets a 2,000-foot buffer zone. This is about four-tenths of a mile from any place that serves children.
Andalusia, Opp, and other towns may have extra local rules. The sheriff can verify if a specific address meets all requirements.
If you believe an offender lives too close to a school, report it. Deputies will check and take action if needed.
Community Notification in Covington County
When a sex offender moves to Covington County, the sheriff sends notices. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-21 requires notice to homes within 1,000 to 2,000 feet. Schools within three miles also get alerts.
Sign up for free email alerts through OffenderWatch. Enter your address on the state search site. You will get notified when an offender moves into or out of your area. The mobile app also provides alerts.
The sheriff may take extra steps for high-risk offenders. Call (334) 428-2640 for more details.
Report a Violation in Covington County
If you think a sex offender in Covington County is breaking rules, report it. Violations include wrong address, missed check-ins, or being near schools. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-37 makes violations a Class C felony with one to ten years in prison.
Call the sheriff at (334) 428-2640 to report. You can also use the OffenderWatch tip form or contact ALEA. Provide the offender's name, what rule was broken, and when you saw it.
Deputies do regular compliance checks. They visit offenders at home to verify addresses and check for unreported vehicles.
Cities in Covington County
Covington County has several cities. All sex offenders register with the Covington County Sheriff in Andalusia.
Cities include Andalusia, Opp, Red Level, Florala, and Lockhart. None have populations over 50,000, so they do not have separate pages. Use the state search or call the sheriff for info about any Covington County city.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Covington County. Register with the sheriff where you actually live.