Rogers Arkansas Sex Offenders

Rogers sex offender records are maintained by the Rogers Police Department in coordination with the Arkansas Crime Information Center. This page covers how to search the public registry for Rogers, how local registration works through Rogers PD, what risk levels the state makes public, and what Arkansas law requires of offenders who live, work, or attend school in the city. Rogers sits in Benton County in the fast-growing Northwest Arkansas metro, and both the police department and the county sheriff play roles in tracking registered offenders across the area.

Search Rogers Sex Offenders Online

The primary tool for searching sex offenders in Rogers is the Arkansas Crime Information Center public registry. It is free. You can search by city, zip code, name, or map view. Type "Rogers" in the city field and the tool returns all publicly listed offenders with a current address inside the city. Each result includes a photo, home address, vehicle description, and conviction details.

Arkansas only makes Level 3 and Level 4 offenders visible in the public registry. Level 1 and Level 2 offenders are not listed. This means someone you do not find in a search may still be registered at a lower risk level. The absence of a result does not confirm someone is not registered. The ACIC database is updated when offenders report changes to their address, employer, or other required information, but it is not a real-time feed. Results are typically current to within a few business days.

Rogers is part of the dense Northwest Arkansas corridor, which stretches from Bentonville south through Rogers, Springdale, and Fayetteville. Because the cities sit close together, the ACIC map view is especially useful. You can drop a pin on a Rogers address and set a search radius to check nearby registrants without being limited to city boundary lines. This is helpful for neighborhoods near city edges where offenders from adjacent municipalities may live within a short distance.

The state registry is the official source. Third-party sites pull from it but may lag behind on updates. Always check the ACIC directly for the most current Rogers sex offender data.

Rogers Police Department and Sex Offender Registration

The Rogers Police Department processes all sex offender registrations for people who reside within Rogers city limits. Officers verify addresses, collect required information, and enter the data into the CENSOR system (Centralized Electronic Network of Sex Offender Registries). That system connects directly to the ACIC public database, so any registration completed at Rogers PD flows into the statewide search tool within a short time.

Anyone moving to Rogers who is required to register must do so within three business days of establishing residency. That deadline starts on the day the person takes up residence, not when they finish moving. It does not pause for weekends or public holidays in terms of the calendar clock. Missing the window is a Class C felony under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-904. The penalty range is three to ten years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Arkansas courts treat failure to register as a serious offense, and first-time violations are prosecuted.

Rogers PD works closely with the Benton County Sheriff's Office. Registration data is shared between the two agencies, and both monitor compliance for offenders who move between the city and unincorporated parts of the county. The City of Rogers website provides current contact information for the police department, including hours and address. If you have questions about the registration process in Rogers specifically, contacting the department directly is the most reliable way to get accurate procedural details.

Offenders already registered in Rogers must report changes to their address, vehicle, employer, phone number, or online accounts. Most changes must be reported at least ten days before they happen, or within three days when circumstances are sudden. Failing to report a change carries the same criminal exposure as failing to register in the first place.

Arkansas Sex Offender Laws That Apply in Rogers

Arkansas sex offender registration is governed by the Sex Offender Registration Act of 1997, found at Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-901 et seq. The law covers every city and county in the state. Rogers residents who are convicted of qualifying offenses must register regardless of where the conviction happened. The list of covered offenses includes rape, sexual assault in the first through fourth degree, sexual indecency with a child, computer child pornography, and internet stalking of a child, among others.

Risk levels in Arkansas run from Level 1 to Level 4. The Sex Offender Assessment Committee (SOAC) assigns a level based on the nature of the offense and risk factors identified during evaluation. The State of Arkansas Sex Offender Registration and Assessment unit can be reached at (870) 850-8429 for questions about level assignments (SOSRA). Level 4 offenders are classified as sexually violent predators. Only Levels 3 and 4 appear in the public-facing ACIC registry.

Residency restrictions apply to Level 3 and Level 4 offenders in Rogers. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 5-14-128, these offenders may not live within 2,000 feet of a school or daycare facility. Rogers has multiple school campuses and licensed childcare centers spread across the city. Offenders at those levels who take up residence in violation of this distance rule face additional criminal liability on top of any registration-related charges.

Verification schedules vary by level. Level 1 and Level 2 offenders check in every six months. Level 3 offenders also verify every six months, but their records are subject to more active monitoring. Level 4 offenders must verify in person every three months. The CENSOR system tracks all verification dates and flags overdue check-ins for law enforcement review.

Rogers Sex Offender Registry Removal

Some registered offenders in Rogers may be eligible to petition for removal from the registry. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-919, offenders who have completed a waiting period of at least 15 years since their last registration requirement may file a petition in circuit court. The court reviews the petition and may order removal if the person meets the statutory criteria. Not every offender qualifies, and the process requires legal action in the 19th Judicial Circuit, which covers Benton County including Rogers.

Level 4 offenders (sexually violent predators) are generally not eligible for removal. The 15-year clock does not start until the person has been released from incarceration, supervision, and any civil commitment. People who have reoffended reset the clock. This is not a simple administrative process; a circuit judge must approve any removal. For people in Rogers who believe they may qualify, consulting an attorney familiar with Arkansas sex offender law is the right first step. The Arkansas Judiciary website has contact information for the 19th Circuit courts that serve Benton County.

Rogers City Resources

The City of Rogers provides several public safety resources through its official website. The Rogers Police Department page includes department contacts, news releases, and information on reporting crimes. For general city services, the City of Rogers website covers permits, utilities, and city council information. Neither the city site nor the police department page functions as a direct sex offender search tool; the ACIC registry remains the correct source for offender lookup.

Rogers is part of the 19th Judicial Circuit, which has a Rogers Division. Circuit court records for criminal cases in Benton County, including those involving sex offense convictions, can be accessed through the Arkansas Judiciary online portal. This can be useful if you want to verify the details of a conviction tied to a specific registrant or look up case history for someone listed in the ACIC database.

The Arkansas Crime Information Center handles the statewide registry. You can reach ACIC directly at (501) 682-2222 for questions about registry records. They do not conduct individual searches by phone, but they can help clarify how the system works and direct you to the right public portal. The SOSRA unit at (870) 850-8429 handles questions about risk level assignments specifically.

City of Rogers - Official Reference

Rogers city government maintains public records and safety information through its official channels. The image below shows the City of Rogers website, which is the starting point for locating police department contact details and other local resources related to sex offender registration in Rogers.

Source: City of Rogers, Arkansas (rogersar.gov)

The Rogers Police Department processes all sex offender registrations for city residents and coordinates with Benton County on compliance monitoring.

The Rogers Police Department page provides direct access to department contacts and news. The image below is from the Rogers PD website.

Source: Rogers Police Department (rogersar.gov/police)

Rogers PD enters registration data into the CENSOR system, which feeds the statewide ACIC public registry used to search for sex offenders in Rogers.

Benton County Sex Offender Registration

Rogers falls under Benton County for county-level registration and law enforcement coordination. The Benton County Sheriff's Office works alongside Rogers PD to track registered offenders who move between city and county jurisdictions. County-level resources, courthouse information, and sheriff's office details are available through the county page. Visit the Benton County sex offender registry page for county-wide information.

Nearby Arkansas Cities

These nearby cities also have sex offender registry information.