Search Tuscaloosa County Sex Offenders

Tuscaloosa County sex offender records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in downtown Tuscaloosa. The county has over 15,000 active warrants on file and operates a 600-bed jail facility.

Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office

The Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office handles sex offender registration for the entire county. The office is on Greensboro Avenue in downtown Tuscaloosa. Offenders must come here in person to register and check in every quarter. The sheriff takes photos, verifies info, and sends updates to ALEA.

Tuscaloosa County is home to the University of Alabama. The county has around 129 registered sex offenders according to recent data. The sheriff runs a 600-bed jail and has over 15,000 outstanding warrants on file. Despite the large volume of work, the office maintains the sex offender registry and does compliance checks throughout the year.

How to Search Tuscaloosa County Sex Offenders

You can search for sex offenders in Tuscaloosa County using the SheriffAlerts portal. Go to sheriffalerts.com and enter a name or address. The site shows offenders in the county with photos, addresses, and offense info. No account is needed.

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

When searching, use:

• Offender name (first, last, or partial)
• Street address in Tuscaloosa County
• ZIP codes like 35401 (Tuscaloosa) or 35476 (Northport)
• City name within the county
• Map view to see offender locations visually

For questions the online search cannot answer, call (205) 752-0616. Staff can confirm if someone is on the registry. They can also help with basic questions about how the system works.

Registration Rules in Tuscaloosa County

Sex offenders in Tuscaloosa County must follow Alabama law. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-10 requires quarterly check-ins. That means four visits per year. You come in during your birth month, then every three months. Missing a check-in is a felony.

Each visit costs $10. The sheriff uses this fee to run the registry program. If you cannot pay, ask for a waiver. You must prove hardship to get one. At each visit, the sheriff takes a new photo and updates your file. They check your address, job, and vehicles.

New residents have three days to register. If you move to Tuscaloosa County from elsewhere in Alabama or from out of state, go to the sheriff within three business days. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-22 sets this deadline. You also have three days to report new jobs or vehicles.

What Tuscaloosa County Records Show

Sex offender records in Tuscaloosa County contain detailed info about each person. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-8 lists what the public can access. The aim is to help communities know who lives nearby.

Each record shows:

• Full name and any aliases used
• Date of birth
• Current photograph
• Home address in Tuscaloosa County
• Employer name and work address
• Physical description with height, weight, eye color
• Scars, tattoos, or marks
• Vehicle info with plate number
• The sex offense that led to registration
• Conviction date and court

Private info is not shown. Social Security numbers stay hidden. Phone numbers and emails are not on the public site. Victim names are never shared. The sheriff has all this but only releases what the law allows.

Residency Rules in Tuscaloosa County

Sex offenders in Tuscaloosa County cannot live close to schools. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-11 sets a 2,000-foot buffer. That is about 0.4 miles. The rule covers schools, daycares, and similar places where children gather.

Tuscaloosa is a college town. The University of Alabama campus is not covered by the K-12 school rule, but areas near it may have many elementary and high schools. Northport, across the river, also has restricted zones around its schools. Rural parts of the county have fewer limits.

The city of Tuscaloosa may have extra local rules. Parks, libraries, or bus stops could be off-limits under city law. Check with the city or the sheriff to find out if a specific address is legal. The sheriff enforces state law. Local police handle city ordinances.

Community Notification in Tuscaloosa County

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

You can sign up for email alerts at SheriffAlerts or OffenderWatch. Enter your home address to get notified when an offender moves near you. The service is free and covers all of Alabama. Many Tuscaloosa residents use it to stay informed, especially those near the university and local schools.

For high-risk cases, the sheriff may do more. This could include flyers, community meetings, or door-to-door notices. If you have questions about a specific offender, call (205) 752-0616. Staff can share what info is public under the law.

Report a Violation in Tuscaloosa County

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

Call (205) 752-0616 to report. Give the offender's name, the rule they broke, and any details you have. Include dates and locations if you can. You can also file tips on SheriffAlerts or contact ALEA at 334-676-7250.

The sheriff does regular compliance checks. Deputies visit offenders at home and work. They verify addresses and look for unreported vehicles. With 129 offenders in the county, these checks happen often. Your tips help catch those who give false info.

Cities in Tuscaloosa County

Tuscaloosa County has several cities and towns, but all sex offenders register with the county sheriff. Tuscaloosa is the county seat and largest city. It is home to the University of Alabama. Click below for city-specific info.

Other cities in Tuscaloosa County include Northport, Coaling, Lake View, Brookwood, and Coker. All offenders in these places register at the sheriff's office on Greensboro Avenue.

Nearby Counties

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