Access Henry County Sex Offenders

Henry County sex offender registration is managed by the Sheriff's Office in Abbeville. The county was named after Patrick Henry and covers 568 square miles in southeast Alabama.

Henry County Sheriff's Office

The Henry County Sheriff handles all sex offender registration for the county. Offenders must come to the office in person. They need a photo ID and must pay the $10 quarterly fee. The sheriff takes a new photo and updates the state database.

Henry County is in southeast Alabama, part of the Wiregrass region. The county seat is Abbeville. The county covers 568 square miles and shares a border with Georgia. The sheriff's office is currently recruiting deputies, which shows the department is growing. Staff can answer questions about registration rules and requirements.

How to Search Henry County Sex Offenders

Searching for sex offenders in Henry County is free and open to all. The state runs a public database that lists every registered offender. You do not need to sign up or pay to use it.

Go to the ALEA Community Information Center at app.alea.gov/community and click on Sex Offenders. Search by name if you know who you are looking for. Enter an address or ZIP code to see who lives nearby. The site shows a map with pins for each offender.

Search options for Henry County:

• Name or alias
• Street address in Abbeville or other towns
• ZIP code
• Map view to browse the county

You can also call the sheriff at (334) 585-3131. Staff can confirm if a person is on the registry. They can give counts of offenders in certain areas. For written records, send a request to the sheriff's office.

Registration Requirements in Henry County

Sex offenders in Henry County must follow state law. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-10 requires quarterly in-person verification. That is four visits per year. Offenders check in during their birth month and every three months after. Missing a visit is a felony.

Each visit costs $10. The sheriff uses this to run the registry. Offenders who cannot pay may ask for a waiver with proof of low income. At each visit, the sheriff checks address, job, and car info. A new photo is taken.

People moving into Henry County have three days to register. This applies to those coming from other Alabama counties, Georgia, or any other state. Offenders must also tell the sheriff within three days if they change jobs or get a new car. These rules are in Code of Alabama § 15-20A-22.

What Henry County Records Show

Sex offender records in Henry County give the public key details about each registered person. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-8 says what can be shared. The goal is to help residents know who lives near them.

Each Henry County listing shows:

• Full name and aliases
• Date of birth
• Current photo
• Home address
• Work address and employer
• Physical description and marks
• Car information
• Sex offense history with dates

Some info stays private. Social Security numbers, phone numbers, and victim details are not online. The sheriff has this data but does not share it with the public. Contact the office for more info about a specific offender.

Residency Rules in Henry County

Sex offenders in Henry County cannot live near schools or childcare centers. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-11 sets a 2,000-foot buffer zone. That is about four-tenths of a mile. The rule covers any place that regularly serves children.

Abbeville and other towns may have extra local rules. Some ban offenders from parks or libraries used by kids. Check with local city halls to see what applies. The sheriff can tell you if a specific address is allowed.

In a rural county like Henry, finding housing is often easier. Fewer schools mean more options for offenders. Still, if you think an offender lives too close to a school, call the sheriff.

Community Notification in Henry County

When a sex offender moves into Henry County, the sheriff notifies the community. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-21 requires notice to homes within 1,000 to 2,000 feet. Schools within three miles also get told. This happens within days of registration.

Sign up for email alerts through OffenderWatch. Enter your address on the state search site. You will be notified when an offender moves into or out of your area. This is free and helps families stay informed.

For high-risk offenders, the sheriff may post flyers or hold meetings. These steps depend on the situation. Call (334) 585-3131 if you want more info about someone on the registry.

Report a Violation in Henry County

If you think a sex offender in Henry County is not following the rules, report it. Common problems include wrong address, missed check-ins, or being near a school. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-37 makes these acts a Class C felony with one to ten years in prison.

To report, call the Henry County Sheriff at (334) 585-3131. You can also tip through OffenderWatch or contact ALEA. Give as much detail as you can. Include the offender's name, what rule they broke, and when you saw it.

The sheriff does regular compliance checks. Deputies visit offenders at home to confirm addresses. They check jobs and look for unreported vehicles. If something does not match the registry, let the sheriff know.

Cities in Henry County

Henry County has a few towns. All sex offenders register with the county sheriff. The county seat is Abbeville. Other places include Headland and Newville. None has a population over 50,000, so all registration goes through the county.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Henry County. If you live near the line, register with the right sheriff. Sex offenders must register where they actually live.