Conway Sex Offender Registry

Conway sex offender records are maintained by the Conway Police Department and coordinated with the Arkansas Crime Information Center. This page explains how to search for registered sex offenders in Conway, how registration is processed locally, what the public registry shows, and what Arkansas law requires of offenders who live or work in the city. Conway is the county seat of Faulkner County in central Arkansas and falls under the 20th Judicial Circuit.

Find Conway Sex Offenders Through the State Registry

The Arkansas Crime Information Center public registry is the right tool for searching sex offenders in Conway. The search is free. You can look up by name, city, zip code, or map. Enter "Conway" in the city field to get a list of all publicly listed registrants who have a current address in Conway. Each result shows a photo, home address, vehicle details, and the conviction tied to their registration.

Arkansas restricts public access to Level 3 and Level 4 offenders only. Level 1 and Level 2 offenders are registered in the system but not visible to the public. If someone does not appear in a Conway search, that does not mean they are not registered. They may be classified at a lower level, may have changed addresses recently, or may have received a court order for removal after meeting the statutory 15-year threshold. The ACIC database reflects updates made by offenders when they report changes, so results are generally current to within a few days but not instantly live.

Conway has a notable characteristic among Arkansas cities: it is home to three colleges. University of Central Arkansas, Hendrix College, and Central Baptist College all operate within or near city limits. This means a higher proportion of the city's population is made up of students and campus-adjacent residents. People who want to check offender proximity to specific campus areas can use the ACIC map view to set a custom radius around any address in Conway, including dormitory zones or off-campus student housing areas.

The ACIC is the official state source. Always check there directly rather than relying on third-party aggregator sites, which may be outdated.

Conway Police Department Sex Offender Registration

The Conway Police Department handles sex offender registration for all people who reside within Conway city limits. Officers take in registration information, confirm addresses, and enter the data into the CENSOR system (Centralized Electronic Network of Sex Offender Registries). CENSOR feeds into the ACIC public database, so once Conway PD processes a registration, it becomes part of the statewide search tool.

Anyone who moves to Conway and has a registration obligation must check in with Conway PD within three business days of taking up residence. The clock starts the day the person establishes residency, not the day they complete the move. Failing to register on time is a Class C felony under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-904. The possible sentence runs from three to ten years in state prison, and fines can reach $10,000. These penalties apply to first-time violations, not just repeat offenders. Arkansas prosecutors take failure-to-register cases seriously.

Conway PD coordinates with the Faulkner County Sheriff's Office on offenders who move between the city and surrounding unincorporated areas. The two agencies share registration data through CENSOR and jointly track compliance. The City of Conway website has current contact information for the police department, including hours and location. Contacting Conway PD directly is the best approach if you have questions about in-person registration procedures.

Registered offenders in Conway must update their information when anything required changes. Address changes, new vehicles, new phone numbers, new employers, and new online accounts all trigger a reporting obligation. Most updates must be made at least ten days in advance or within three days when circumstances require immediate notice. Missing a required update is treated the same as failing to register.

Conway Sex Offender Laws Under Arkansas Code

Arkansas sex offender registration is governed by the Sex Offender Registration Act of 1997, codified at Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-901 et seq. The law applies statewide, which means it covers Conway and every other city and county in Arkansas. It does not matter where the conviction occurred. If someone is required to register anywhere in the United States and establishes residency, employment, or school enrollment in Conway, they must register here.

Risk levels in Arkansas are assigned by the Sex Offender Assessment Committee (SOAC). The levels run from 1 to 4. Level 1 is the lowest risk. Level 4 is classified as a sexually violent predator. The SOSRA unit handles level assignment questions and can be reached at (870) 850-8429. Only Levels 3 and 4 appear in the public ACIC registry. The risk level determines not just public visibility but also how often the offender must verify their registration.

Verification frequency works as follows. Level 1 and Level 2 offenders check in every six months. Level 3 offenders also check in every six months, but their records are subject to more active monitoring by law enforcement. Level 4 offenders must verify in person every three months. The CENSOR system tracks all of these dates and generates alerts when deadlines are missed, prompting follow-up from Conway PD or the Faulkner County Sheriff's Office.

Residency restrictions under Ark. Code Ann. § 5-14-128 bar Level 3 and Level 4 offenders from living within 2,000 feet of a school or daycare facility. Conway has several school campuses and licensed childcare centers. Given the presence of three colleges in the city, the practical effect of the residency restriction is significant. Offenders at these levels must be careful about where they establish residency in Conway, and violations of the distance rule carry separate criminal liability.

Removal From the Conway Sex Offender Registry

Registered offenders in Conway may eventually qualify to petition for removal from the registry. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-919, a registered offender who has completed at least 15 years since their last registration obligation ended may file a petition in circuit court asking to be removed. The 20th Judicial Circuit handles such petitions for Conway and Faulkner County. A circuit judge reviews the petition and may grant or deny removal based on the statutory criteria.

Level 4 offenders (sexually violent predators) are not eligible for this removal process. The 15-year period does not begin until the person has been fully released from prison, probation, parole, and any civil commitment. Anyone who reoffends resets the clock. This process requires a court filing, not just an administrative request. Anyone in Conway who believes they may qualify should consult with an attorney who handles Arkansas sex offender matters. The Arkansas Judiciary site has contact information for the 20th Circuit courts covering Faulkner County.

Conway Arkansas Public Safety Reference

Conway city government provides public safety resources through its official online channels. The image below shows the City of Conway website, which is the starting point for finding police department contacts and other local government services.

Source: City of Conway, Arkansas (conwayarkansas.gov)

The City of Conway website links to the police department page and provides contact details for city departments involved in public safety services.

The Conway Police Department processes all sex offender registrations for city residents. The image below is from the Conway PD website.

Source: Conway Police Department (conwayarkansas.gov/police)

Conway PD enters all registration data into the CENSOR system, which links to the ACIC public registry for statewide sex offender searches.

Faulkner County Sex Offender Registration

Conway is the county seat of Faulkner County. The Faulkner County Sheriff's Office coordinates with Conway PD on registration and compliance for offenders who move between the city and surrounding county areas. County courthouse information, sheriff's office contacts, and circuit court details are covered on the county page. Visit the Faulkner County sex offender registry page for county-wide information.

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