Wilcox County Sex Offenders Search
Wilcox County sex offender registration is managed by the Sheriff's Office in Camden. The county covers 888 square miles and has about 9,944 residents, making it one of Alabama's least populated counties.
Wilcox County Quick Facts
Wilcox County Sheriff's Office
The Wilcox County Sheriff handles sex offender registration for the entire county. The office is on Water Street in Camden. Offenders must come here in person to register and check in every three months. The sheriff takes photos, verifies info, and updates the state database.
Wilcox County is part of the Black Belt region of Alabama. It has a small population spread across a large rural area. The sheriff's office runs a Yellow Dot program to help first responders identify crash victims. Despite limited resources, the office maintains sex offender records and does compliance checks.
| Address | 12 Water Street Camden, AL 36726 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (334) 682-4715 |
| Website | wilcoxcountysheriff.com |
How to Search Wilcox County Sex Offenders
You can search for sex offenders in Wilcox County through the statewide database. The ALEA Community Information Center at app.alea.gov/community has records for all 67 Alabama counties. Enter Wilcox County to see local offenders.
The OffenderWatch portal at communitynotification.com is another way to search. Both sites let you look up offenders by name, address, or ZIP code. You can view a map showing where each registered offender lives. The databases update daily.
Search options include:
- Offender name (full or partial)
- Street address in Wilcox County
- ZIP codes like 36726 (Camden) or 36767 (Pine Hill)
- City name within the county
- Interactive map to browse by area
For direct questions, call (334) 682-4715. Staff can confirm if someone is on the registry. In a small county like Wilcox, the sheriff's office often has quick access to info about local offenders.
Registration Rules in Wilcox County
Sex offenders in Wilcox County must follow Alabama law on registration. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-10 requires quarterly check-ins. Adult offenders come in four times a year, starting with their birth month and every three months after.
Each visit costs $10. Offenders who cannot afford this can request a hardship waiver. They must prove low income to qualify. At each check-in, the sheriff takes a new photo and updates the file. Address, job, and vehicle info are verified.
If you move to Wilcox 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 new jobs or vehicles. Missing these deadlines is a felony.
What Wilcox County Records Show
Sex offender records in Wilcox County include info to help the public stay aware. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-8 lists what is public. The goal is to let communities know who lives nearby.
Each listing includes:
- Full name and any aliases
- Date of birth
- Current photograph
- Home address in Wilcox County
- Employer and work address
- Physical description: height, weight, eye color
- Scars, tattoos, or identifying marks
- Vehicle info with license plate number
- The sex offense that led to registration
- Conviction date and releasing agency
Some info is not public. Social Security numbers stay hidden. Phone numbers and emails are not shown online. Victim names are never released. The sheriff has all this but only shares what the law allows.
Residency Limits in Wilcox County
Sex offenders in Wilcox County cannot live close to schools. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-11 sets a 2,000-foot buffer zone. That is about four-tenths of a mile. The rule covers schools, daycares, and other places where children gather regularly.
Wilcox County is mostly rural with few schools. Camden, Pine Hill, and a few other towns have schools that create buffer zones. Most of the county has no residency restrictions. If you need to check whether a specific address is legal for an offender, ask the sheriff.
The rural nature of the county means offenders have more housing options than in urban areas. But they still must follow the 2,000-foot rule wherever schools exist. Local towns may have extra rules on top of state law.
Community Notification in Wilcox County
When a sex offender moves into Wilcox County, the sheriff notifies neighbors. Code of Alabama § 15-20A-21 requires notices to homes within 1,000 to 2,000 feet. Schools within three miles also get alerts. This happens soon after registration.
In a rural county, the notification zone may include very few homes. Some offenders live in isolated areas with no neighbors nearby. The sheriff still follows the law and sends notices to anyone within range. You can sign up for email alerts on OffenderWatch to track changes in your area.
For questions about specific offenders, call (334) 682-4715. The sheriff's office can tell you what info is public. In a small county, staff often know more details about local cases than larger departments.
Report a Violation in Wilcox County
If you think a sex offender in Wilcox County is breaking 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 up to ten years in prison.
Call (334) 682-4715 to report. Give the offender's name, the rule you think they broke, and any details you have. In a rural county, location info is helpful since addresses can be vague. You can also tip through OffenderWatch or contact ALEA at 334-676-7250.
The sheriff does compliance checks, but covering 888 square miles with limited staff is tough. Public tips matter a lot in Wilcox County. If you see something that does not match the registry, let the sheriff know right away.
Cities in Wilcox County
Wilcox County has several small towns, but all sex offenders register with the county sheriff. Camden is the county seat. Other communities include Pine Hill, Boykin, Gastonburg, Millers Ferry, and Alberta.
No cities in Wilcox County exceed the population threshold for a separate page. All info is covered at the county level. Every offender in the county registers at the sheriff's office on Water Street in Camden.
Nearby Counties
These counties share borders with Wilcox County. If you live near the line, register in the county where you actually reside. Moving across a county border means you have three days to re-register in the new location.