Find Sex Offenders in Sumter County

Sumter County sex offender registration is handled by the Sheriff's Office in Livingston. This rural county in western Alabama has a 256-bed jail and maintains records on all registered offenders in the area.

Sumter County Sheriff's Office

The Sumter County Sheriff handles sex offender registration for the entire county. The office is in Livingston, the county seat. Offenders must come here in person to register and check in every three months. The sheriff takes photos, collects fees, and updates the state database.

Sumter County is home to the University of West Alabama in Livingston. The county sits on the Mississippi border in the Black Belt region. It has a small population spread across a large rural area. The sheriff's office works closely with ALEA to maintain accurate records on all offenders.

How to Search Sumter County Sex Offenders

Sumter County uses the OffenderWatch system for sex offender records. You can search at communitynotification.com to find offenders in the county. The site is free and does not need an account.

The ALEA Community Information Center at app.alea.gov/community is another option. This statewide database covers all 67 Alabama counties. You can filter by Sumter County or search the whole state. Both sites update daily as offenders register or move.

When searching, you can use:

• Offender's name (first, last, or partial)
• Street address in Sumter County
• ZIP codes like 35470 (Livingston)
• Map view to browse the county visually

If you cannot find what you need online, call the sheriff at (205) 652-7984. Staff can check if someone is registered and answer questions about the process. For formal records requests, you may need to visit the office in person or submit a written request.

Registration Rules in Sumter County

Sex offenders in Sumter County follow Alabama law for registration. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-10 requires quarterly check-ins. Adult offenders must verify their info in person four times a year. The first check-in is during your birth month, then every three months after.

Each visit costs $10. The sheriff collects this fee to help fund the registry program. Offenders who cannot pay can request a hardship waiver. They must show proof of low income. At each check-in, the sheriff updates photos and confirms address, job, and vehicle info.

If you move to Sumter County, you have three days to register. This applies whether you come from another Alabama county or from out of state. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-22 sets this deadline. You also have three days to report job changes or new vehicles. Missing these deadlines is a felony.

What Sumter County Records Show

Sex offender records in Sumter County include info that helps the public stay aware. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-8 lists what can be shown online. The goal is to let people know who lives in their community.

Each public listing shows:

• Full name and known aliases
• Date of birth
• Current photograph
• Home address in Sumter County
• Employer and work address
• Physical description with identifying marks
• Vehicle info including license plate
• The sex crime that required registration
• Date of conviction

Private info is not shown. Social Security numbers stay hidden. Phone numbers and email addresses are not public. Victim names are never shared. The sheriff has this info but only releases what state law allows.

Where Offenders Can Live in Sumter County

Sex offenders in Sumter County cannot live near schools or daycares. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-11 bans them from living within 2,000 feet of such places. That is about four-tenths of a mile. The rule covers any facility that regularly serves children.

Sumter County is mostly rural with few schools. This means fewer restricted zones compared to urban counties. Still, areas near Livingston and York have schools that create buffer zones. The sheriff can check if a specific address is legal for an offender.

The University of West Alabama is in Livingston. College campuses are not the same as K-12 schools under the law, but offenders should check local rules. The sheriff can explain how the restrictions work in specific areas.

Community Notification in Sumter County

When a sex offender moves into Sumter County, neighbors are notified. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-21 requires alerts to homes within 1,000 to 2,000 feet. Schools within three miles also get notice. This happens shortly after the offender registers.

You can sign up for email alerts through OffenderWatch. Go to the search site and enter your address. You will get a message when an offender moves into or out of your area. The service is free and works for all of Alabama. This is a good way to stay informed in a rural area where word of mouth may not travel fast.

For questions about a specific offender, call the sheriff at (205) 652-7984. Staff can tell you what they are allowed to share. In some cases, the sheriff may hold community meetings or send extra notices for high-risk offenders.

Report a Violation in Sumter County

If you believe a sex offender in Sumter County is breaking the rules, report it. Common violations include wrong addresses, missed check-ins, and being near schools. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-37 makes these acts a Class C felony with one to ten years in prison.

Call the Sumter County Sheriff at (205) 652-7984 to report. Give the offender's name, the rule they broke, and any details you have. Include dates and locations if possible. You can also tip through OffenderWatch or contact ALEA at 334-676-7250.

The sheriff does compliance checks to verify offenders live where they say. Deputies visit homes and workplaces. In a rural county, these checks help catch people who try to hide. Public tips fill in what deputies might miss on their rounds.

Cities in Sumter County

Sumter County has a few small towns, but all sex offenders register with the county sheriff. Livingston is the county seat and the largest town. York and Emelle are also in the county. No cities in Sumter County have populations over the threshold for a separate page.

All offenders in Sumter County register at the sheriff's office on Hospital Drive in Livingston. The process is the same no matter which town you live in.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Sumter County. If you live near the line, register in the county where you actually reside. Moving across a county border requires re-registering within three days.