Texarkana Arkansas Sex Offenders

Texarkana Arkansas sex offender records are maintained by the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department and the Arkansas Crime Information Center, which operates the statewide public registry for Level 3 and Level 4 offenders. This page covers the Arkansas side of Texarkana only. Texarkana sits on the Arkansas-Texas state line, and each state runs its own sex offender registry under its own laws. Residents can search sex offenders with registered addresses in Texarkana, Arkansas through the ACIC public registry for free. This page explains how local registration works, what role Texarkana AR PD and Miller County play in enforcement, how the state's risk level system works, what residency restrictions apply, and what to do if you need to report a violation or verify a registration status.

How to Search Sex Offenders in Texarkana Arkansas

Use the ACIC public sex offender registry to search for registered sex offenders in Texarkana, Arkansas. The search is free. Enter "Texarkana" as the city, or use a specific zip code that corresponds to the Arkansas side, to see Level 3 and Level 4 offenders with current addresses in Texarkana AR. Each result includes a photo, home address, vehicle description, and the offense that created the registration requirement. The map search lets you look within a set radius of any address on the Arkansas side of Texarkana.

This is important to keep in mind: ACIC only shows offenders registered in Arkansas. If someone lives on the Texas side of Texarkana, they will not appear in the ACIC search. Texas has its own sex offender registry, maintained separately by the Texas Department of Public Safety. If you are trying to find offenders on the Texas side, you will need to use the Texas registry. This page and the ACIC search tool only cover the Arkansas portion of Texarkana.

The ACIC registry shows Level 3 and Level 4 offenders only. Level 1 and Level 2 registrants are tracked by the state but are not public. A search that returns no results for a specific name does not mean the person is not registered. They may be at a lower risk level, may have moved, or may have been removed from the registry by court order after meeting the 15-year compliance threshold under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-919. For questions beyond what the online search shows, call ACIC at (501) 682-2222 or contact Texarkana AR city hall at 870-779-4991.

Texarkana Arkansas Police Department and Sex Offender Registration

The Texarkana Arkansas Police Department handles sex offender registration for city residents on the Arkansas side. When a person with a registration obligation establishes a home address in Texarkana AR, they must register with Texarkana AR PD within 3 business days. Registration requires an in-person visit, confirmation of home address, vehicle and employment details, and a current photo. The police department records all of that and forwards it to ACIC for entry into the statewide system. Address changes and other updates must also be reported within 3 business days.

Texarkana AR PD works with the Miller County Sheriff's Office on compliance and enforcement. The Miller County Sheriff covers unincorporated parts of the county and assists with compliance checks across the region. The two agencies share data and coordinate when a registrant moves between city and county jurisdiction. The border location of Texarkana adds complexity. Offenders who live on the Arkansas side but spend time or work on the Texas side may have registration obligations in both states, and both sets of agencies can be involved in enforcement.

Community notification in Texarkana AR follows Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-913. When a Level 3 or Level 4 offender registers in the city, Texarkana AR PD may notify nearby schools, daycares, and other facilities depending on the risk level and location. For general questions about city services or to reach the police department, the City of Texarkana Arkansas website is the right starting point. City hall can also be reached at 870-779-4991.

Sex Offender Risk Levels in Texarkana Arkansas

Arkansas classifies all registered sex offenders using a four-level system. The Arkansas Sex Offender Assessment Committee assigns the level based on the type of offense, criminal history, and risk assessment results. Level 1 is Low risk. Level 2 is Moderate. Level 3 is High risk. Level 4 is Sexually Violent Predator. Risk level controls how often someone must verify their registration, whether their information is visible to the public, and whether residency restrictions apply. For Texarkana AR residents searching the registry, only Level 3 and Level 4 records come up in public searches.

Verification frequency is tied to risk level. Level 1, 2, and 3 offenders verify every 6 months. Level 4 offenders verify every 3 months. Each verification is done in person. The registrant must confirm their current address, update vehicle and employment information, and provide a new photo. Missing a verification counts as a failure to register and is a Class C Felony under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-904. In Texarkana AR, these verifications happen at Texarkana AR PD. Missing a deadline, even by a day, can result in a felony arrest.

Level 3 and Level 4 offenders in Texarkana Arkansas are subject to the 2,000-foot residency restriction under Ark. Code Ann. § 5-14-128. They cannot live within 2,000 feet of a school, daycare, or any facility that primarily serves minors. The measurement runs from property line to property line. Given that Texarkana AR is an urban area, this restriction limits where higher-risk offenders can legally live within the city. Violations of the residency restriction are treated as separate criminal offenses from registration violations.

Arkansas Registration Law and the Texarkana Border

Arkansas sex offender registration law is found at Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-901 et seq. The law applies to anyone with a qualifying sex offense conviction, regardless of which state the conviction came from. If someone is registered in Texas and moves to the Arkansas side of Texarkana, they must register in Arkansas within 3 business days of arriving. They may still have obligations in Texas as well. The two states have separate registries, and meeting one state's requirements does not satisfy the other's.

The border location creates real complexity. A person who lives in Texarkana AR but commutes to work in Texarkana TX may have registration obligations in both states based on time spent in each. ACIC and local law enforcement interpret the Arkansas statute broadly. People who establish any regular presence in Arkansas, not just a permanent home address, can be required to register here. For registrants navigating the border situation, getting legal advice from an attorney who knows both Arkansas and Texas registration law is strongly advisable.

Removal from the Arkansas registry is possible after 15 years of full compliance. The petition must go through the 8th Circuit Court in Miller County. The court considers whether the person still poses a risk and whether all registration requirements have been met without interruption. Level 4 offenders are generally not eligible. Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-919 sets out the full process. Anyone seeking removal should consult a qualified attorney before filing.

8th Judicial Circuit and Texarkana Sex Offender Cases

Texarkana Arkansas falls within the 8th Judicial Circuit, which covers Miller County. Criminal cases involving failure to register, address violations, or residency restriction violations are filed in the 8th Circuit. The circuit also handles civil petitions for registry removal. The Miller County Prosecutor's Office handles criminal prosecution of registration violations. Class C Felony charges under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-904 carry a sentencing range of 3 to 10 years in prison.

The 8th Circuit courthouse is in Texarkana AR. Criminal cases and removal petitions both go through this courthouse. Judges in the 8th Circuit handle a mix of cases given the border location, including cases involving offenders who were registered in Texas and failed to register after moving to the Arkansas side. Prosecution in these cases can be straightforward, since the move itself creates a clear registration obligation with a specific 3-day deadline that is either met or missed.

Texarkana AR City Resources

The image below shows the City of Texarkana Arkansas website, which provides access to city services, police department information, and contact details for local government.

The City of Texarkana Arkansas website is the primary resource for residents seeking city services, including contact information for Texarkana AR PD and city hall.

City hall can be reached at 870-779-4991 for general questions about city services. For sex offender registry questions, contact ACIC directly at (501) 682-2222 or use the ACIC public registry online. Texarkana AR PD handles all in-person registration intake and compliance activity for city residents on the Arkansas side.

For offenders who need to register or update their records, the process starts at Texarkana AR PD. Bring current ID, proof of address, vehicle information, and any documentation of employment. Registration must be completed within 3 business days of moving to a new address or of being released from custody. Do not wait. The 3-day window is strict, and missing it creates a felony exposure even if the delay was short and unintentional.

Miller County Sex Offenders

Texarkana AR is the county seat of Miller County, and all sex offender registration in Miller County runs through the same local law enforcement network. The Miller County Sheriff's Office handles registrations for people who live in unincorporated parts of the county outside Texarkana city limits. The county page covers the full scope of Miller County registration, including the Sheriff's Office address, circuit court details, and how to search across all parts of the county beyond the city.

Visit the Miller County sex offender registry page for county-wide coverage, including Sheriff's Office contact information, the 8th Circuit Court, and how to search all of Miller County.