Russellville Sex Offenders Registry

Russellville sex offender records are maintained by the Russellville Police Department and the Arkansas Crime Information Center. Anyone can search for registered sex offenders in Russellville through the ACIC public registry, which lists all Level 3 and Level 4 offenders by name and address at no cost. This page explains how the registry works, how local registration is handled in Russellville, what the four risk levels mean, how Arkansas Tech University meets its Clery Act obligations regarding registered offenders on campus, and what rules govern offenders living in Russellville.

Search Sex Offenders in Russellville

The ACIC public registry is the official state tool for looking up sex offenders in Russellville. Enter "Russellville" in the city field or use the city's zip code to return all Level 3 and Level 4 offenders with registered addresses in the city. Search results show a current photo, home address, vehicle information, and the offense that triggered the registration requirement. The tool is free, open to anyone, and does not require an account or sign-in.

Russellville is the county seat of Pope County and is the largest city in the area. The ACIC registry covers the full city and can also be searched by name if you are looking for a specific person. The map-based search is a useful option for checking a particular neighborhood or street. Set a radius from any address to see all registered Level 3 and Level 4 offenders within that distance. The map updates as offenders report changes, though short lags between a reported update and its appearance online are normal.

Only Level 3 and Level 4 offenders appear publicly. Level 1 and Level 2 registrants are in the ACIC database but are not shown in public search results. Not finding a name in the registry does not confirm that person has no registration history. They may be at a lower risk level, may have relocated, or may have had their registration requirement removed by court order. For any specific verification, use the ACIC tool and contact ACIC directly at (501) 682-2222 if the search does not produce a clear result.

Russellville Police and Sex Offender Registration

The Russellville Police Department handles registration for all sex offenders who reside within Russellville city limits. Officers collect registration data, photograph registrants, and enter everything into the CENSOR system, which is the Centralized Electronic Network of Sex Offender Registries. Data entered at the Russellville PD flows directly to the ACIC statewide database and appears in public search results for Level 3 and Level 4 registrants.

Russellville PD also coordinates with the Pope County Sheriff's Office on monitoring and compliance. Russellville is the county seat, so there is close working contact between city and county law enforcement. When offenders move between the city and unincorporated parts of Pope County, both agencies track the transition to keep the registry current. The Russellville PD is the right starting point for registration-related questions from city residents.

Any person required to register who moves to Russellville must complete registration within three business days of establishing residency. The window begins the day they move in. Missing it is a Class C felony under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-904. The penalty is three to ten years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. There is no first-offense leniency built into the statute. The law is the same for someone moving from Little Rock as it is for someone moving from another state.

All registered offenders in Russellville must report changes. Address changes, new vehicles, new employers, and new online accounts all require notification. Most changes need ten days advance notice before they take place. Emergency moves allow a three-day window after the fact. Failing to report any of these changes is a registration violation with the same criminal exposure as never registering at all.

Arkansas Tech University and Sex Offender Reporting

Arkansas Tech University, located in Russellville, is required to maintain a sex offender reporting process under federal law. The Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000 and the Jeanne Clery Act both impose obligations on colleges and universities regarding registered sex offenders on campus. Any registered sex offender who is enrolled or employed at Arkansas Tech must notify both ACIC and the university of that status. This is not optional and applies whether the person is a full-time student, a part-time student, a contractor, or a staff member.

The Arkansas Tech University Annual Security and Fire Safety Report addresses these requirements directly. In accordance with the Campus Sex Crimes Prevention Act of 2000, the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006, the Jeanne Clery Act, and FERPA, Arkansas Tech provides a direct link to the Arkansas State Sex Offender Registry. The university's Campus Safety office handles these notifications, and inquiries can be directed to the Director of University Relations at (479) 498-6045.

A registered sex offender who fails to notify the university of their status is in violation of federal law, not just state registration requirements. The ACIC registry, which lists all Level 3 and Level 4 offenders, is publicly available and used by campus safety offices as part of their standard monitoring. Students and staff can also check the registry themselves at ark.org/offender-search to look up offenders associated with any Russellville address, including addresses near campus.

The Russellville community's connection to Arkansas Tech means that the registry is particularly relevant to a large segment of the population who live, work, and study near the university. Campus safety and community safety overlap in a college town, and the tools available through ACIC and the Clery Act reporting system serve both groups.

Arkansas Registration Law in Russellville

The Sex Offender Registration Act of 1997, found at Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-901 et seq., governs registration for all offenders in Russellville. The Act defines which offenses trigger the obligation, how long the requirement lasts, what verification schedules apply, and what happens when offenders fail to comply. State law applies uniformly to every city in Arkansas. Russellville has no separate local rules that expand or reduce these requirements.

Qualifying offenses include rape, sexual assault in the first through fourth degree, sexual indecency with a child, computer child pornography, internet stalking of a child, and many others. Out-of-state offenders who relocate to Russellville must register in Arkansas regardless of how their previous state handled their case. Completing a registration obligation in another state does not satisfy the Arkansas requirement. The three-business-day window applies from the date of establishing residency in Russellville.

Workers and students who are in Arkansas for more than 14 consecutive days or 30 total days during a calendar year must register in the county where they work or attend school. For someone working near Russellville but living in another state, that means registering with the Pope County Sheriff's Office even without a Russellville address. This applies broadly to contractors, seasonal workers, and anyone with a regular Arkansas presence.

Sex Offender Risk Levels in Russellville

SOSRA, the Sex Offender Screening and Risk Assessment unit, assigns every Arkansas registrant a risk level from 1 to 4. SOSRA can be reached at (870) 850-8429. The assessment draws on criminal history, actuarial scoring, interviews, mental health records, and polygraph results. The assigned level determines what the public can see and how often the offender must verify their address and information.

Level 1 is low risk. Not publicly listed. No broad community notification. Level 2 is moderate risk. Also not public, but agencies may notify schools and organizations likely to be in contact with the offender. Level 3 is high risk. These offenders appear in the ACIC public registry. Community notification goes to nearby residents and schools. Level 4 is sexually violent predator status. Community meetings, media notification, and posted flyers near the offender's home are all authorized at this level.

Level 4 offenders verify every 90 days. Level 1, 2, and 3 offenders verify every six months. An offender who refuses the SOSRA assessment is automatically assigned a high risk level. Non-cooperation does not pause the process. It makes the outcome worse. Offenders can request a reassessment five years after the initial evaluation. They pay for it and must submit to a polygraph or computerized voice stress analysis as part of the review. Risk level reductions are possible but are not guaranteed.

Residency Restrictions for Russellville Sex Offenders

Level 3 and Level 4 sex offenders in Russellville cannot live within 2,000 feet of any public or private elementary school, secondary school, or daycare facility. Ark. Code Ann. § 5-14-128 sets this rule. The 2,000-foot measurement runs from the property line of the school or daycare. That makes the restricted zone larger than it appears on most maps. Russellville's schools and Arkansas Tech University's campus create overlapping restricted zones in parts of the city, leaving fewer legal addresses for higher-risk offenders.

Violating the restriction knowingly is a Class D felony. An exception covers offenders who lived at a specific address before July 16, 2003, or before a nearby school or daycare opened. That exception is void the moment the offender commits any new sex offense. Any Level 3 or Level 4 offender looking to establish a new address in Russellville should verify whether that address falls within a restricted zone before moving. The Russellville PD can help with that check.

5th Judicial Circuit Court and Russellville

The 5th Judicial Circuit Court serves Pope County and handles felony sex offense cases from Russellville. When the court sentences a person for a qualifying offense, it issues a registration order that goes to ACIC. ACIC notifies the Russellville PD, which initiates the intake process. The 5th Circuit also hears petitions for removal from the sex offender registry.

Registry removal is governed by Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-919. An offender may file a petition after 15 years of offense-free conduct following completion of sentence. The court weighs the original offense, current risk level, treatment history, and any victim input. Removal is not automatic and not guaranteed. Successful removal ends the public registry listing and the ongoing registration obligation. Community members can attend hearings and address the court if they have concerns about a pending petition.

ACIC is the statewide agency that manages the registry and the CENSOR system. For questions about specific cases or registration status, ACIC can be contacted at (501) 682-2222. Their office is at One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201. They handle inquiries from the public and from registrants, though they do not provide legal advice.

What Happens When Offenders Fail to Register

Failure to register in Russellville is a serious crime. Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-904 makes it a Class C felony to knowingly fail to register, fail to verify, or fail to report required changes. A Class C felony carries a sentence of three to ten years and a fine up to $10,000. The charge can be brought whether the person never registered at all or simply missed a verification deadline. Both are treated as the same offense.

Law enforcement in Russellville, including the city PD and the Pope County Sheriff, actively monitor compliance. CENSOR flags offenders who miss verification deadlines. Law enforcement then follows up, which can lead to arrest and prosecution. There is no waiting period before a warrant can be issued. A missed check-in can result in an arrest the same day the deadline passes if the agency chooses to act immediately.

Offenders who believe they may have missed a deadline should contact ACIC or an attorney before law enforcement contacts them. Voluntarily coming into compliance before an arrest sometimes affects how the case is handled, but it does not eliminate criminal exposure under the statute. The safest approach is to never miss a deadline in the first place. Using the CENSOR system's notification features and keeping personal records of all registration dates helps avoid accidental violations.

Pope County Sex Offender Registration

Russellville is the county seat of Pope County. The Pope County Sheriff's Office manages registration for sex offenders who live in unincorporated areas of the county outside Russellville city limits. For Russellville city residents, the Russellville PD handles registration, but the two agencies coordinate closely on monitoring and compliance throughout the county.

Visit the Pope County sex offender registry page for county-level registration information, Sheriff's Office contact details, and resources covering all of Pope County.

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