Access Talladega County Sex Offenders
Talladega County sex offender records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office, which has locations in both Talladega and Sylacauga. Offenders can register at either office for convenience.
Talladega County Quick Facts
Talladega County Sheriff's Office
The Talladega County Sheriff manages sex offender registration for the entire county. The sheriff has two offices to serve residents in the north and south parts of the county. Offenders can go to either location for registration and quarterly check-ins. Both offices feed into the same database.
Talladega County is famous for the Talladega Superspeedway, which brings thousands of visitors to the area. The county also has the Talladega National Forest and parts of Cheaha Mountain. The sheriff offers a free Citizens Firearms Safety Course as part of community outreach. The office handles all sex offender compliance checks and works with ALEA on the statewide database.
| North Office (Talladega) | 148 East Street N Talladega, AL 35160 |
|---|---|
| North Phone | (256) 362-2748 |
| South Office (Sylacauga) | 400 N Norton Avenue Sylacauga, AL 35150 |
| South Phone | (256) 245-5121 |
| Website | talladegasheriff.com |
How to Search Talladega County Sex Offenders
You can search for sex offenders in Talladega County through the statewide database. The ALEA Community Information Center at app.alea.gov/community has records for all 67 Alabama counties. Filter by Talladega County to see local offenders.
The OffenderWatch portal at communitynotification.com is another option. This site lets you search by name, address, or ZIP code. You can also view a map with pins for each offender. Both sites are free and update daily.
When you search, you can use:
- Offender name (first, last, or partial match)
- Street address in Talladega County
- ZIP codes like 35160 (Talladega) or 35150 (Sylacauga)
- City names within the county
- Map view to browse visually
For questions the website cannot answer, call either sheriff's office. The Talladega office number is (256) 362-2748 and Sylacauga is (256) 245-5121. Staff can confirm if someone is registered and give basic info about the process.
Registration Requirements in Talladega County
Sex offenders in Talladega County must follow Alabama's registration laws. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-10 requires all adult offenders to verify their info in person every three months. That means four visits a year, starting with your birth month.
At each check-in, the sheriff takes a new photo and updates your file. You confirm your home address, work address, and any vehicles you own or use. The fee is $10 per visit. Offenders who cannot afford this can request a waiver by showing proof of hardship. The sheriff will review the request.
New residents have three days to register. If you move into Talladega County from another Alabama county or from out of state, you must go to the sheriff's office within three business days. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-22 sets this rule. You also have three days to report new jobs or vehicles.
What Talladega County Records Show
Sex offender records in Talladega County include detailed info about each person on the list. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-8 decides what the public can see. The purpose is to keep communities informed.
Each record includes:
- Full legal name and any aliases
- Date of birth
- Current photograph from the latest check-in
- Home address in Talladega County
- Employer name and work address
- Physical description: height, weight, eye color
- Scars, tattoos, or identifying marks
- Vehicle details with license plate
- The sex offense that led to registration
- Conviction date and releasing agency
Some data stays private. Social Security numbers are not shown to the public. Phone numbers and email addresses are hidden. Victim names are never released. The sheriff has all this info but only shares what the law allows.
Residency Rules in Talladega County
Sex offenders in Talladega County cannot live close to schools or daycares. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-11 sets a 2,000-foot buffer zone. That is about four-tenths of a mile. The law covers schools, childcare facilities, and similar places where kids gather.
Talladega County has a mix of cities and rural land. The city of Talladega and Sylacauga have more schools, which means more restricted zones. Rural parts of the county have fewer limits. If you need to know whether a specific address is legal, ask the sheriff's office. They can check the location against the 2,000-foot rule.
Cities in the county may have extra rules on top of state law. Parks, libraries, and bus stops near schools could be off-limits under local ordinances. Check with local governments in Talladega, Sylacauga, or Lincoln if you have questions. The sheriff enforces state rules. Local police handle city ordinances.
Community Notification in Talladega County
When a sex offender moves into Talladega County, the sheriff notifies nearby residents. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-21 requires notice to homes within 1,000 to 2,000 feet of the offender's address. Schools within three miles also get alerts. This happens within days of registration.
You can sign up for email alerts on OffenderWatch. Enter your home address, and you get a message whenever an offender moves into or out of your area. This free service covers all of Alabama. Many parents use it to stay informed about their neighborhood and their children's schools.
For high-risk offenders, the sheriff may take extra steps. This could include flyers, door-to-door visits, or community meetings. If you want more info about someone in the registry, call (256) 362-2748 in Talladega or (256) 245-5121 in Sylacauga. Staff can tell you what they are allowed to share.
Report a Violation in Talladega County
If you think a sex offender in Talladega County is breaking the rules, report it to the sheriff. 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 up to ten years in prison.
Call (256) 362-2748 or (256) 245-5121 to report. Give the offender's name, the rule you believe they broke, and when it happened. Include any details like addresses or times. You can also file a tip through OffenderWatch or contact ALEA directly at 334-676-7250.
The sheriff conducts regular compliance checks. Deputies visit offenders at home to confirm they live there. They verify work addresses and check for unreported vehicles. Public tips help catch offenders who give false info or try to avoid detection.
Cities in Talladega County
Talladega County has several cities and towns, but all sex offenders register with the county sheriff. Talladega is the county seat. Sylacauga is the largest city. Offenders can use either the north or south sheriff's office for registration.
Other cities in Talladega County include Lincoln, Childersburg, Munford, and Alpine. No cities in the county 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 Talladega County. Register with the sheriff in the county where you actually live. If you move across a county line, you have three days to register in the new county.