Peoria Sex Offender Database
Peoria requires all sex offenders to register with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. You can search for sex offenders living in Peoria through online databases. The Peoria Police Department works with the sheriff on compliance and community notification. This page explains how to find sex offenders in Peoria and what local resources are available.
Peoria Quick Facts
Peoria Sex Offender Registration
Sex offenders living in Peoria must register with the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff handles all registration for Maricopa County. You cannot register at Peoria Police.
The county registration office is in downtown Phoenix at 111 S 3rd Avenue, 4th Floor. Peoria residents travel there for initial registration, annual check-ins, and address updates. The phone number is (602) 876-1070. Peoria spans both Maricopa and a small part of Yavapai County, but most residents use the Maricopa Sheriff.
Peoria Police Department
The Peoria Police Department works with the sheriff on sex offender matters. The non-emergency number is 623-773-8311. The police station is at 8351 W. Cinnabar Ave, Peoria, AZ 85345.
The Peoria OffenderWatch portal provides access to the sex offender database. Police conduct compliance checks and respond to tips about violations. They assist with community notification for high-risk offenders.
Searching Sex Offenders in Peoria
You can search for Peoria sex offenders through the Maricopa County OffenderWatch portal. Enter a Peoria address or zip code to see offenders nearby.
Results include photos, addresses, and offense information. The map feature shows where offenders live. The database covers all of Maricopa County, so you can also see offenders in neighboring cities like Glendale, Surprise, and Phoenix.
Note: Low-risk offenders may not appear in public searches based on state notification rules.
Peoria Sex Offender Requirements
Sex offenders in Peoria follow Arizona state law. Maricopa County enforces registration requirements.
Initial registration must happen within 10 days of conviction or release. People moving to Peoria have 72 hours to register. Annual registration occurs during your birth month with a $250 fee. Address changes require notice within 72 hours. You also need to report job changes and school enrollment.
Vehicle information is required. Tell the sheriff about any car, truck, or motorcycle you use. Include the make, model, color, year, and license plate number. Update this when you get a new vehicle or sell an old one.
Community Notification in Peoria
Arizona uses a tiered notification system. Level 3 offenders pose the highest risk and get the most public attention. The community is actively notified when they move in. Level 2 offenders appear in public searches. Level 1 offenders may not appear in searches accessible to the general public.
Peoria Police work with neighborhood groups to share information. When a high-risk offender moves into an area, police may attend HOA meetings or distribute flyers. Schools within a certain radius receive alerts. Parents can check with school administrators about offenders near school grounds.
Compliance Checks in Peoria
Deputies and officers verify addresses throughout the year. They knock on doors to confirm offenders actually live where registered. Peoria's rapid growth means new addresses are checked regularly. If an offender fails a check, they face arrest.
Homeless offenders have special rules. They must still register even without a fixed address. Weekly check-ins replace annual ones. They report their usual sleeping locations. Shelters and encampment areas get noted in the registry.
Nearby Arizona Cities
Peoria borders Glendale, Surprise, and Phoenix. All use the same county sheriff for registration.
Maricopa County Resources
Peoria is in Maricopa County. The county sheriff handles all sex offender registration.