Pinal County Sex Offenders

Pinal County requires all sex offenders to register with the county sheriff. The registration office is in Florence, the county seat. Since January 2022, Pinal County operates by appointment only for sex offender registration. You must schedule your visit online before coming in. This page explains how to search sex offenders in Pinal County and what the registration process involves. Residents of Casa Grande, Apache Junction, Maricopa, Queen Creek, and other Pinal County cities can use these resources.

Pinal County Sheriff Sex Offender Registration

The Pinal County Sheriff's Office handles all sex offender registration. Their office is at 971 N Jason Lopez Circle, Building C, in Florence. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. But you cannot just walk in.

Since January 2022, Pinal County requires appointments for sex offender registration. This change helped manage workload and reduce wait times. You must book your slot online before visiting. The Pinal County appointment scheduling page lets you pick a date and time that works for you. Book as early as possible since slots fill up, especially around the start of each month when many birth month registrations are due.

Contact the registration office by phone at 520-866-5005 or by email at sor@pinal.gov. Staff can answer questions about appointments, requirements, and what to bring. Having your paperwork ready before your visit makes the process faster.

Searching Pinal County Sex Offenders

You can look up sex offenders in Pinal County online. The search is free and does not require registration. Anyone can use it to check who lives in their area.

The Pinal County Sex Offender page on the county website has links to the search portal and other resources. From there you can access the OffenderWatch database. Enter a name, address, or zip code to see results. Each listing shows a photo, current address, and offense details. The map feature lets you see offenders plotted around any location in Pinal County.

Search results include offenders at all publicly posted risk levels. Level 1 offenders may not show up since their risk is too low for mandatory public notice. If you are looking for someone specific and cannot find them, they may be a lower-level offender or they may have moved out of the county.

Note: The database updates regularly but not in real time, so very recent changes may take a few days to appear.

Pinal County Registration Requirements

Sex offenders in Pinal County must follow Arizona state law on registration. The requirements are consistent across all counties. Pinal County enforces them strictly.

New offenders must register within 10 days of conviction or release from custody. People moving to Pinal County from elsewhere have 72 hours after arriving to register if they were required to register in another state. This 72-hour period excludes weekends and legal holidays. Do not wait until the last minute. Book your appointment as soon as you know you are moving to Pinal County to avoid missing the deadline.

Annual registration happens during your birth month. The $250 assessment fee is due each year. Offenders must appear in person with valid ID. Staff update the photo and verify all information on file. Address changes also require an in-person visit within 72 hours. Same goes for job changes, vehicle changes, and new online accounts. Pinal County expects offenders to stay current at all times.

Failure to register or update information is a Class 4 felony under A.R.S. Section 13-3824. The sheriff will issue a warrant if you miss your deadline. This can result in arrest and additional prison time.

Sex Offender Tracking in a Growing County

Pinal County is one of the fastest growing areas in Arizona. New housing developments bring more residents every year. Some of those new residents are registered sex offenders from other places.

The sheriff monitors this growth closely. As more people move in, the number of sex offenders to track also rises. The appointment-only system helps manage this increase. It ensures staff have time to process each registration properly without being overwhelmed by walk-ins. Communities like San Tan Valley, Maricopa, and Queen Creek have seen rapid growth, and the sheriff works to keep the registry accurate for all these areas.

If you live in a new Pinal County development and want to know about sex offenders nearby, use the online search tool. Enter your street address or zip code. The results will show anyone registered within a certain radius. Checking regularly is a good habit as new people move in throughout the year.

Cities in Pinal County

Pinal County includes several cities and towns. The sheriff handles sex offender registration for all of them. City police may assist with compliance checks and community notification.

Nearby Arizona Counties

Pinal County borders Maricopa, Pima, Gila, and Graham counties. Offenders crossing into a new county must register with that sheriff within 72 hours.