St. Clair County Sex Offenders
St. Clair County sex offender records are handled by the Sheriff's Office, which has two locations. This county is unique in Alabama because it has two county seats: Ashville and Pell City.
St. Clair County Quick Facts
St. Clair County Sheriff's Office
The St. Clair County Sheriff maintains sex offender records for all 654 square miles of the county. Offenders can register at either the Ashville office or the Pell City office. Both locations feed data into the same system. Choose the office that is closer to where you live.
St. Clair County is known for its bass fishing tournaments on Logan Martin Lake. The county sits between Jefferson County and Calhoun County. It has grown steadily in recent years as people move out of Birmingham. The sheriff handles registration, quarterly check-ins, and compliance checks for all offenders in the county.
| Ashville Office | 48 6th Street, Suite 300 Ashville, AL 35953 |
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| Ashville Phone | (205) 594-2140 |
| Pell City Office | 1610 Cogswell Avenue Pell City, AL 35125 |
| Pell City Phone | (205) 884-6840 |
| Website | stclairsheriff.org |
How to Search St. Clair County Sex Offenders
You can search for sex offenders in St. Clair County through the state database. The ALEA Community Information Center at app.alea.gov/community covers all Alabama counties. Enter St. Clair County or a specific city like Pell City to find local offenders.
The search site lets you look up offenders by name or address. You can also browse a map that shows pins for each registered offender. Click any pin to see their full profile. The database updates daily, so the info stays current as people move or register.
When searching, you can use:
- Full name or partial name
- Street address in St. Clair County
- ZIP codes like 35125 (Pell City) or 35953 (Ashville)
- City names within the county
- Map view to browse visually
The statewide search at communitynotification.com is another option. This OffenderWatch portal has the same data in a slightly different format. Both sites are free and require no account to use.
If you prefer to ask in person, call either sheriff's office. Staff can tell you if someone is on the registry. They can also share how many offenders live in a certain area. For detailed records, you may need to file a public records request.
Registration Requirements in St. Clair County
Sex offenders in St. Clair County must follow Alabama law on registration. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-10 says all adult sex offenders must verify their info in person every three months. That is four times a year, starting with your birth month.
At each visit, the sheriff takes a new photo and checks your info. You confirm your home address, work address, and vehicles. If anything has changed, you report it then. The fee is $10 each time. If you cannot afford it, you can ask for a waiver. You must show proof that you lack the funds.
New arrivals have three days to register. If you move into St. Clair County from another Alabama county, you have three business days to go to the sheriff's office. Same rule applies if you come from out of state. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-22 sets these time limits. Missing the deadline is a felony.
What St. Clair County Records Show
Sex offender records in St. Clair County contain detailed info about each person on the list. The public can see most of this under Code of Alabama § 15-20A-8. The law aims to keep communities informed about who lives nearby.
Each record includes:
- Full legal name and any known aliases
- Date of birth
- Current photograph
- Home address in St. Clair County
- Employer name and work address
- Physical description: height, weight, eye color, hair
- Scars, tattoos, or other marks
- Vehicle info with license plate
- The offense that led to registration
- Conviction date and court
Some info stays private. Social Security numbers are not shown. Phone numbers and email addresses are hidden from public view. Victim names are never released. The sheriff has all this data but only shares what the law allows.
Residency Restrictions in St. Clair County
Sex offenders in St. Clair County cannot live too close to schools. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-11 sets a 2,000-foot buffer. That is roughly 0.4 miles. The rule applies to schools, daycare centers, and similar places where children gather.
St. Clair County has a mix of rural land and growing suburbs. Areas near Pell City and Moody have more schools, so offenders face more restricted zones there. Rural parts of the county have fewer limits. The sheriff can tell you if a specific address is legal for an offender to live at.
Local towns may add extra rules on top of state law. Check with city governments in Pell City, Ashville, or Moody if you want to know about parks or other restricted areas. The state law is the minimum. Cities can be stricter if they choose.
Community Notification in St. Clair County
When a sex offender moves into St. Clair County, neighbors get told. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-21 requires notices to homes within 1,000 to 2,000 feet of the offender's address. Schools within three miles also receive alerts. This happens within days of the offender registering.
You can sign up for email alerts on OffenderWatch. Enter your home address, and you will get a message when an offender moves near you. The alert also tells you when someone leaves the area. This is a free service and covers all of Alabama.
For high-risk offenders, the sheriff may do more. This could be flyers, community meetings, or visits to neighbors. If you have questions about a specific person, call the Ashville office at (205) 594-2140 or Pell City at (205) 884-6840. Staff can tell you what info they can share.
Report a Violation in St. Clair County
If you think a sex offender in St. Clair County is breaking the rules, report it to the sheriff. Common violations include living at the wrong address, skipping a check-in, or being near a school. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-37 makes these acts a Class C felony with up to ten years in prison.
Call (205) 594-2140 in Ashville or (205) 884-6840 in Pell City to report. Give the offender's name, the rule you believe they broke, and when it happened. The more detail you provide, the easier it is for deputies to investigate. You can also submit tips on OffenderWatch or contact ALEA directly.
The sheriff conducts compliance checks throughout the year. Deputies visit offenders at home to confirm they live there. They check work addresses too. If something looks off, they dig deeper. Your tips help catch offenders who try to hide or give false info.
Cities in St. Clair County
St. Clair County has several cities and towns, but all sex offender registration goes through the county sheriff. Pell City is the largest city and has a sheriff's office. Ashville is the other county seat. Offenders can use either office to register.
Cities in St. Clair County include Pell City, Ashville, Moody, Springville, Ragland, Riverside, and Odenville. None of these cities exceed the population threshold for a separate page, so all info is covered here at the county level.
Nearby Counties
These counties share borders with St. Clair County. Make sure you register with the sheriff where you actually live. If you move across a county line, you must re-register in the new county within three days.