Sex Offender Registry & Compliance
The Barbour County Sheriff’s Office registers and monitors sex offenders who live, work, or attend school in Barbour County, as required by the Alabama Sex Offender Registration and Community Notification Act (Code of Alabama §15-20A). This page helps residents search the registry, sign up for alerts, and report concerns. It also explains how registrants meet their obligations.
Search the Registry
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Get Email Alerts
Sign up through OffenderWatch to receive a free email when a registered offender moves near an address you choose, such as your home, your child’s school, or a relative’s house. On the Barbour County page, select the option to register for alerts.
For Registrants
Alabama law requires registered offenders to appear in person at the Sheriff’s Office to register and to verify their information on schedule. Changes to your residence, employment, vehicles, or online identifiers must also be reported as the law requires.
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What Alabama Law Restricts
This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. For full requirements, see the ALEA Sex Offender Registry (opens in a new tab) or Code of Alabama §15-20A.
- Adult sex offenders generally may not live or work within 2,000 feet of a school or childcare facility.
- Offenders convicted of crimes against children under 12 may not loiter within 500 feet of a school, childcare facility, playground, park, athletic field, or other business whose main purpose is serving minors.
- Most adult sex offenders may not live with a minor, with limited exceptions for certain immediate family members.
Report a Violation or Incorrect Information
If you believe a registered offender is violating the law, or you see information on the registry that is wrong, contact the Barbour County Sheriff’s Office tip line.
- Email: [email protected]
- Submit a tip: Online Tip Form
- ALEA Sex Offender Unit: [email protected] · 334-676-7898
If a child or anyone else is in immediate danger, call 911.
Disclaimer: Registry information is provided under Alabama law to promote public safety. Using this information to threaten, intimidate, harass, or harm any person is a crime and may be prosecuted. The absence of registered offenders near an address does not mean the area is free of risk. The Barbour County Sheriff’s Office is not responsible for errors or omissions in registry data maintained by other agencies.