City of Maricopa Sex Offenders

The City of Maricopa requires all sex offenders to register with the county sheriff. Maricopa city sits in both Maricopa County and Pinal County. Which sheriff you register with depends on where exactly you live. You can search for sex offenders living in the City of Maricopa through online databases. This page explains how to find sex offenders and determine which county handles your registration.

Maricopa Sex Offender Registration

The City of Maricopa spans two counties. Most of the city is in Pinal County, but some areas are in Maricopa County. Sex offenders must register with the sheriff of the county where they live.

If you live in the Pinal County portion, register with the Pinal County Sheriff. Their office is in Florence and requires appointments. If you live in the Maricopa County portion, register with the Maricopa County Sheriff in Phoenix. Check your property tax records or ask local police if you are unsure which county your address falls in.

Maricopa Police Department

The Maricopa Police Department serves the entire city regardless of which county your address falls in. They work with both county sheriffs on sex offender matters and can help you determine which sheriff handles your registration.

The Maricopa OffenderWatch portal provides access to the sex offender database. Police conduct compliance checks and assist with community notification for high-risk offenders.

Searching Sex Offenders in Maricopa

You can search for sex offenders in the City of Maricopa through both the Maricopa County and Pinal County search portals. Enter your address or zip code to see offenders nearby.

Results include photos, addresses, and offense information. Since the city spans two counties, checking both databases gives you the most complete picture. The databases update as offenders register or change addresses.

Note: Low-risk offenders may not appear in public searches based on state notification rules.

Maricopa Sex Offender Requirements

Sex offenders in the City of Maricopa follow Arizona state law. The requirements are the same regardless of which county you register with.

Initial registration must happen within 10 days of conviction or release. People moving to Maricopa have 72 hours to register. Annual registration occurs during your birth month with a $250 fee. Address changes require notice within 72 hours. If you move from the Pinal County side to the Maricopa County side of the city, you need to update your registration with the new county sheriff.

Employment changes require notice within 72 hours. School enrollment must also be reported. Internet identifiers like email addresses and social media accounts are part of registration. Vehicle information including license plate numbers goes into your file.

Community Notification in Maricopa

Arizona uses risk levels to guide notification. Level 3 offenders are the highest risk. The community receives active notification when they move in. Police may distribute flyers or hold meetings. Level 2 offenders show in public database searches. Level 1 offenders have limited public information available.

The Maricopa Police Department coordinates with both county sheriffs on notification. Schools near an offender's address receive alerts. Youth programs and daycare centers can request information. Parents can search both county databases to see who lives near their home or their children's school.

Compliance Verification

Both county sheriffs verify addresses in Maricopa. Deputies confirm offenders live where they claim. The city police assist with compliance checks. If an offender fails a check or provides a false address, they face felony charges.

Homeless offenders must still register. They check in weekly instead of yearly. They report their usual sleeping areas. Even without a fixed address, the sheriff tracks their general location. Missing check-ins or giving false information brings criminal penalties.

Nearby Arizona Cities

The City of Maricopa is near Casa Grande, Chandler, and other cities.

County Resources

The City of Maricopa is in both Pinal and Maricopa counties.