Search Monroe County Sex Offenders

Monroe County sex offender records are part of the Arkansas statewide registry run by the Arkansas Crime Information Center. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office in Clarendon handles all local registration for this East Central Arkansas county. The ACIC public database at ark.org/offender-search lists Level 3 and Level 4 registered sex offenders in Monroe County, including name, photo, current address, and offense details. This page explains the search process, local registration rules, risk level classifications, and what Arkansas law requires of every person registered in Monroe County.

Monroe County Sex Offender Registry Access

To look up sex offenders in Monroe County, go to the ACIC public registry at ark.org/offender-search. Select Monroe County from the county list to filter results to that area, or enter a zip code in Clarendon or nearby communities. Each search result includes the offender's current address, a recent photo, vehicle information, and a description of the offense that led to registration. The search costs nothing and is open to anyone at any time.

The registry only shows Level 3 and Level 4 offenders. Level 1 (low risk) and Level 2 (moderate risk) are not displayed to the public, though law enforcement agencies have complete access to all tiers. If someone does not appear in the Monroe County results, they may still be registered at a lower level. A person can also be absent from the public list if they recently moved and the record has not yet been updated in the system. The ACIC registry is known as CENSOR, short for Centralized Electronic Network of Sex Offender Registries, and it aggregates records from every Arkansas county including Monroe.

For the most current data on a specific individual, contacting the Monroe County Sheriff's Office directly is an option. ACIC in Little Rock can also be reached at (501) 682-2222 for questions about specific registry records.

Registering as a Sex Offender in Monroe County

Any person required to register as a sex offender who establishes a residence in Monroe County must report to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office in Clarendon within three business days of arrival. This deadline is the same whether the person is moving from another Arkansas county or from a different state. Out-of-state registrants are not given extra time, even if their home state allowed a longer window.

At the time of registration, the sheriff's office collects the offender's current residential address, employer name and address, phone number, vehicle make, model, and license plate, and a current photograph. Fingerprints are also updated as needed. All of this information flows directly to ACIC, which updates the Monroe County entries in the statewide CENSOR database. The process is the same for initial registration and for any subsequent address changes. Every move within Monroe County, every job change, and every vehicle change must be reported within three business days. Staying current with these requirements is mandatory under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-901 et seq.

The Monroe County website provides contact details for county offices. Calling the sheriff's department ahead of your visit is recommended to confirm they are available to process registrations.

Risk Levels for Monroe County Sex Offenders

Every registered sex offender in Monroe County is assigned a risk level by the Sex Offender Screening and Risk Assessment unit, known as SOSRA, reachable at (870) 850-8429. The four levels are: Level 1 (low risk), Level 2 (moderate risk), Level 3 (high risk), and Level 4 (Sexually Violent Predator). The level is assigned based on a review of the offense, the offender's history, and other risk factors evaluated by SOSRA. The level can be reviewed or appealed through a formal process.

Level 3 and Level 4 sex offenders in Monroe County face the most restrictions. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 5-14-128, they cannot live within 2,000 feet of a school, daycare center, or any other place primarily used by children. That distance is measured from property line to property line, not from front door to front door. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office verifies that any new address submitted by a Level 3 or Level 4 offender meets this requirement before the registration is processed.

1st Judicial Circuit Court and Monroe County

Sex offense prosecutions in Monroe County go through the 1st Judicial Circuit Court, which serves this part of East Central Arkansas. After a conviction, the court sends records to ACIC for registration processing. SOSRA then assigns the risk level, and the offender is added to the Monroe County entries in the statewide registry. Residents can search Monroe County court case records through the Arkansas judiciary website by party name or case number.

Federal sex offense convictions also trigger Arkansas registration requirements. Someone convicted in federal court who moves to Monroe County must still register with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office within three business days, just like any other registrant. The same rule applies to convictions from other states. Arkansas does not give out-of-state offenders any exemption from the local registration requirement.

Monroe County Sex Offender Verification and Penalties

Sex offenders in Monroe County must verify their registration information on a regular schedule. Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 offenders verify every six months. Level 4 offenders verify every three months. During these check-ins, the offender confirms their address, employer, and vehicle details with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. Missing a scheduled verification is a criminal offense, treated the same as failing to register in the first place.

Failure to register or to keep registration current is a Class C felony under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-904. In Arkansas, a Class C felony carries a sentence of three to ten years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Monroe County law enforcement actively checks for compliance. If an offender's address cannot be confirmed or they stop appearing for verification, the sheriff's office can seek an arrest warrant. Those cases proceed through the 1st Judicial Circuit Court.

Giving false information during registration is also a separate offense. Every detail provided to the sheriff's office must be accurate. Listing a false address, a wrong employer, or a vehicle you don't own can all lead to additional charges.

Removal from the Monroe County Registry

Registered sex offenders in Monroe County may be eligible to petition for removal from the registry after 15 years. The rules for this process are set out in Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-919. The 15-year clock starts from the date of release from incarceration, or from the date of sentencing if the person did not serve prison time. For the petition to be considered, the offender must have stayed fully compliant with all registration requirements during those 15 years and must not have any new convictions.

Petitions are filed in the circuit court of the county where the offender lives. Monroe County offenders file in the 1st Judicial Circuit Court. The court reviews the petition and may schedule a hearing. The state's attorney has a chance to respond. If the court denies the petition, the offender cannot refile immediately and must wait before trying again. Certain offenses, including those involving Sexually Violent Predators or crimes against young children, carry lifetime registration requirements that cannot be removed through this petition process.

ACIC and Monroe County Offender Records

The Arkansas Crime Information Center oversees the CENSOR database that includes all Monroe County registrations. ACIC is located at One Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201, and their main number is (501) 682-2222. If you believe a Monroe County registry entry contains an error or outdated information, you can contact ACIC to raise the issue.

Below is a view of the ACIC registry portal, which is the statewide system used for all Monroe County sex offender searches.

The ACIC sex offender search portal at ark.org is the official source for public sex offender records in Monroe County and every other Arkansas county.

The portal supports searches by name, county, and zip code, giving Monroe County residents multiple ways to check the public registry for their area.

Nearby Counties

These nearby Arkansas counties also maintain sex offender registries through their sheriff's offices.