Dale County Sex Offender Registry
Dale County sex offender registration is handled by the Sheriff's Office in Ozark. Located near Fort Novosel (formerly Fort Rucker), this southeast Alabama county operates a 200-bed jail and maintains a dedicated sex offender page.
Dale County Quick Facts
Dale County Sheriff's Office
The Dale County Sheriff's Office handles all sex offender registration for the county. Offenders must report in person to the main office in Ozark. They bring a photo ID and pay the $10 quarterly fee. Staff take a new photo, collect fingerprints, and update the state database immediately.
Dale County is in southeast Alabama near Fort Novosel, a major U.S. Army aviation installation. The sheriff operates a 200-bed detention facility. The county has a dedicated sex offender page on its website. The county seat is Ozark. Other towns include Daleville, Level Plains, Midland City, Pinckard, and Newton. All offenders in these areas register at the main office in Ozark.
| Address | 113 West Reynolds Street Ozark, AL 36360 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (334) 774-2335 |
| Website | daleso.com |
| Sex Offenders | daleso.com/sex_offenders.php |
How to Search Dale County Sex Offenders
You can search for sex offenders in Dale 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 Dale County only. The map view shows pins for each offender location. Click any pin to see the profile with photo, address, and offense history.
The sheriff also has a sex offender page on their website with local information.
Search options include:
- Offender name
- Street address or city
- ZIP code
- Map view of your area
Call the Dale County Sheriff at (334) 774-2335 for info about specific offenders near you.
Registration Requirements in Dale County
Sex offenders in Dale 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 Dale County. This includes military personnel arriving at Fort Novosel, people from other Alabama counties, and those 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 Dale County Records Show
Sex offender records in Dale 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 Dale County
Sex offenders in Dale 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.
Ozark, Daleville, 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 Dale County
When a sex offender moves to Dale 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 sheriff may take extra steps for high-risk offenders. Call (334) 774-2335 for more details.
Report a Violation in Dale County
If you think a sex offender in Dale 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) 774-2335 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 Dale County
Dale County has several cities and towns. All sex offenders register with the Dale County Sheriff in Ozark.
Cities include Ozark, Daleville, Level Plains, Midland City, Pinckard, Newton, Ariton, and Clayhatchee. None have populations over 50,000, so they do not have separate pages. For Dothan info, see Houston County as that is where most of Dothan is located. Use the state search or call the sheriff for info about any Dale County city.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Dale County. Register with the sheriff where you actually live.