Search Pima County Sex Offenders

Pima County is the second largest county in Arizona by population. The Pima County Sheriff's Department handles sex offender registration for the entire county, including Tucson and surrounding areas. You can search Pima County sex offenders online through the OffenderWatch system. The sheriff maintains records on all registered offenders and provides community notification based on risk levels. Tucson residents and those in smaller towns like Oro Valley, Marana, and Sahuarita can access these records anytime.

Pima County Sheriff Sex Offender Registration

The Pima County Sheriff's Department runs all sex offender registration for the county. Their registration office is at 1650 E. Benson Hwy, Suite D in Tucson. This is where offenders go to register, update their info, and complete annual check-ins. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

To register in Pima County, offenders must bring valid identification. Staff will take fingerprints and a current photo. They collect details about where the person lives, works, and any vehicles they own. Online identifiers like email addresses and social media accounts must also be reported. The whole process can take 30 minutes to an hour depending on how busy the office is.

The main phone number for sex offender registration is (520) 351-4982. Detective Russell Gibson handles many sex offender cases and can be reached at (520) 351-6957. The Pima County Sheriff FAQ page has general information about their services and policies.

Pima County shares a border with Mexico. The sheriff works with federal agencies on cross-border issues related to sex offender tracking.

How to Search Pima County Sex Offenders

The Pima County OffenderWatch portal lets you search all registered sex offenders in the county. It is free and open to anyone. You do not need an account to search.

Enter a name to find a specific person. Or enter an address to see offenders living nearby. The system shows results on a list or a map. Each entry includes a photo, current address, and the crime that required registration. You can also see the offender's risk level if it has been assigned. This helps you understand how much of a threat the person may pose to the community in Pima County.

The search tool updates when offenders register or change their address. New arrivals to Pima County should appear within days of their registration. If you know someone moved to your area and they are not showing up, give it a few days. The data syncs from the sheriff to the public site regularly but not instantly.

Note: Level 1 offenders may not appear in public searches since their risk is considered low.

Pima County Sex Offender Requirements

Sex offenders in Pima County must follow Arizona state law. The rules are the same across all 15 counties. Registration is required within specific timelines. Missing a deadline is a serious crime.

If you are convicted of a qualifying sex offense in Pima County, you must register within 10 days of sentencing or release. People moving to Pima County from another state have 72 hours after arriving to register if they were required to register elsewhere. This 72-hour window does not include weekends or holidays. Going to the sheriff office as soon as possible is the safest approach.

Annual registration happens during the offender's birth month. The fee is $250 paid to the state. Offenders must appear in person at the sheriff office to confirm their information and take a new photo. Homeless offenders have it harder. They must check in every 90 days instead of once a year. Pima County tracks transient offenders closely given the large geographic area and border location.

Under A.R.S. Section 13-3822, any address change requires notice within 72 hours. Moving to a new apartment, getting a new job, or changing vehicles all require updates. The sheriff expects offenders to stay current at all times.

Sex Offenders in Tucson

Tucson is the largest city in Pima County. Most of the county's sex offenders live in or around Tucson. The Tucson Police Department works with the sheriff on sex offender matters. City officers help with compliance checks and respond to community concerns.

The Tucson PD has an Adult Sexual Assault Unit that handles sex crime investigations. While they do not register offenders directly, they coordinate with the sheriff when someone fails to comply. If you have information about an offender violating rules in Tucson, you can report it to local police or the sheriff. Both agencies share data and respond together when needed.

Tucson residents can search sex offenders through the county portal. The same tool covers the whole county, including Tucson neighborhoods. You can enter your street address to see who lives nearby. This is a good way to stay informed about your surroundings.

Pima County Community Notification

The sheriff notifies the community when high-risk sex offenders move into an area. The level of notice depends on the offender's risk score. Level 2 and Level 3 offenders trigger mandatory alerts.

For Level 2 offenders, the sheriff may notify schools, daycares, and community groups in the area. For Level 3 offenders, the notice is broader. The sheriff can send flyers to homes, post notices on the OffenderWatch site, or hold community meetings. The goal is to let people know so they can take steps to protect themselves and their families in Pima County.

State law under A.R.S. Section 13-3825 gives the sheriff 45 days after registration to complete community notification. Most notices go out faster than that. The sheriff wants people informed as soon as possible. If you want to know when a new offender moves near you, check the OffenderWatch site regularly or sign up for email alerts if available.

Note: Using sex offender information to threaten or harass anyone is illegal in Arizona.

Cities in Pima County

Pima County includes Tucson and several smaller communities. The sheriff handles sex offender registration for all areas. Residents can access the same search tools regardless of which city they live in.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Pima County borders several other Arizona counties. Offenders who cross county lines must register with the new sheriff within 72 hours.