Yavapai County Sex Offenders

Yavapai County tracks all sex offenders through the county sheriff's office. You can search the Yavapai County sex offender registry online to find offenders living in Prescott, Prescott Valley, Cottonwood, Sedona, and other communities. The sheriff runs a dedicated Sex Offender Compliance Unit that handles registrations and monitors offenders. This page explains how to search the database and what registration involves in Yavapai County.

Yavapai County Sheriff Sex Offender Compliance Unit

The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office has a dedicated Sex Offender Compliance Unit. This unit handles all registrations, updates, and compliance checks for sex offenders in the county. Their main office is at 255 E Gurley St in Prescott. The main phone number is 928-771-3260. The compliance unit can be reached directly at (928) 554-8800.

Sex offenders must register in person at the sheriff's office. Bring valid identification and be prepared to provide your address, employment details, vehicle information, and online identifiers. Staff take photos and fingerprints as part of the process. The whole visit typically takes 30 to 45 minutes.

The Yavapai County sex offender registration update page has information about requirements and how to update your information. Review this before your visit so you know what to expect and what to bring.

The compliance unit conducts regular checks on offenders throughout the county. They verify addresses and follow up on tips from the community.

Searching Yavapai County Sex Offenders

The Yavapai County OffenderWatch portal provides free public access to the sex offender registry. Anyone can search without creating an account.

Type a name to find a specific person. Or enter an address, city, or zip code to see offenders near a location. Results include photos, current addresses, and offense information. The map feature shows where offenders live, making it easy to check your neighborhood. The search covers all of Yavapai County, from Prescott to Prescott Valley to Cottonwood and beyond.

The database updates as offenders register or change their information. New registrations appear within a few days. If you are looking for someone who recently moved to the area and cannot find them, check back in a few days. The data syncs regularly between the sheriff's records and the public portal.

Note: Level 1 offenders may not be publicly listed based on Arizona notification rules.

Yavapai County Registration Requirements

All sex offenders in Yavapai County must comply with Arizona state law. The rules are consistent across the state. The sheriff enforces them strictly.

Initial registration must happen within 10 days of conviction or release from custody. People moving to Yavapai County from another state have 72 hours after arriving to register if they were required to register elsewhere. This 72-hour period does not include weekends or holidays. Call the compliance unit as soon as you arrive to schedule your appointment. Missing the deadline is a Class 4 felony.

Annual registration occurs during your birth month. The $250 assessment fee is due each year. You must appear in person to verify your information and take a new photo. Address changes, job changes, and new online accounts all require updates within 72 hours. Go to the sheriff's office and file the update. Do not wait. Keeping your file current is the only way to stay in compliance in Yavapai County.

Yavapai 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 assigned risk level. Level 2 and Level 3 offenders trigger mandatory alerts under A.R.S. Section 13-3825.

For Level 2 offenders, the sheriff may notify schools, daycares, and community groups. For Level 3 offenders, the notice is broader and may include flyers sent to homes or posted in the area. The OffenderWatch portal also posts high-risk offenders so residents can check online anytime. Yavapai County has a mix of small towns and rural areas, so the sheriff uses multiple methods to reach everyone.

If you want to know when a sex offender moves near you, check the OffenderWatch site regularly. You can also contact the compliance unit to ask about specific offenders in your neighborhood.

Nearby Arizona Counties

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