Pulaski County Sex Offender Records

Pulaski County is Arkansas's most populous county and home to both ACIC and SOSRA, the state agencies that run the sex offender registry. The Pulaski County sex offender records are searchable through the public ACIC database covering Little Rock, North Little Rock, Jacksonville, Maumelle, and all unincorporated parts of the county. The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office manages registration for residents who live outside city limits, while city police departments handle registration within their jurisdictions. This page walks through how to search the registry, how registration works in Pulaski County, what risk levels mean, and where to go with questions.

Pulaski County Sex Offender Registry Search

The public search tool at ark.org/offender-search is the main way to find registered sex offenders in Pulaski County. You can search by name, city, zip code, or county. Results for Pulaski County will cover Little Rock, North Little Rock, Jacksonville, Maumelle, Sherwood, and all other communities within the county. Each result includes the person's current address, a photo, and their conviction information.

ACIC, the Arkansas Crime Information Center, operates from One Capitol Mall, Room 4D-200, Little Rock, AR 72201, phone (501) 682-2222. Because ACIC is based in Little Rock, Pulaski County law enforcement has some of the most direct access to registry updates. When Mainstream Technologies upgraded the ACIC system in 2022, Pulaski County was among the first to benefit from improved search tools and faster address updates.

Only Level 3 and Level 4 offenders are visible on the public website. Level 1 and Level 2 registrants are not shown to the general public, though law enforcement agencies in Pulaski County have full access to the complete database. The ACIC system can be queried by modus operandi, victim profile, geographic area, and physical description by authorized users.

Pulaski County government resources, including links to the Sheriff's Office and court records, are available at pulaskicounty.net.

Pulaski County Sheriff and City Police Registration

The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office handles sex offender registration for everyone who lives in unincorporated parts of the county. Residents of Little Rock, North Little Rock, Jacksonville, or Maumelle register with their city police department, not the Sheriff. If you are not sure which agency covers your address, call the Sheriff's Office first and they will point you to the right place.

Registration must happen within three business days of arriving in Pulaski County. This applies to people moving from out of state, those released from prison or jail, and those starting probation or parole. The Pulaski County Detention Center works with ACIC to make sure offenders complete registration paperwork before they are released. The Division of Correction coordinates with the Sheriff's Office on this process so there is no gap between release and registration.

Documents required at registration include a valid ID, proof of your current address, court sentencing documents, all vehicle information, and a complete list of all online accounts, usernames, and email addresses. The registering officer captures a photo and submits the full record to ACIC through the CENSOR electronic system. The CENSOR system lets Pulaski County agencies file registration data directly online, which cuts down delays and keeps the registry current.

The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office conducts compliance checks and address verification for all registered sex offenders in unincorporated Pulaski County, coordinating closely with SOSRA and ACIC on risk assessments and community notifications.

Sex Offender Risk Levels in Pulaski County

SOSRA, the Sex Offender Screening and Risk Assessment unit, is located at 2403 E. Harding Ave., Pine Bluff, AR 71611, phone (870) 850-8429. SOSRA conducts in-person assessments for every sex offender who registers in Pulaski County, including those in Little Rock and the surrounding cities. The assessment process includes reviewing criminal history, interviewing the offender, reviewing mental health and treatment records, and applying actuarial scoring tools. In some cases, a polygraph or voice stress analysis is used.

Arkansas has four risk levels. Under Arkansas Megan's Law: Level 1 is low risk (no prior sex offense history, no strong antisocial tendencies). Level 2 is moderate risk (limited prior history or mild predatory patterns). Level 3 is high risk (repeat offending or strong violent tendencies). Level 4 is Sexually Violent Predator (compulsive, uncontrollable sexual violence). Only Level 3 and Level 4 names appear on the public website. Level 2 and above may require notification to schools, depending on whether the person is likely to prey on school-age children.

If an offender misses both scheduled assessment appointments or refuses to cooperate, SOSRA assigns a default Level 3 or refers the case for Level 4 review. Offenders can request a reassessment after five years, at their own expense. A successful reassessment can result in a lower risk level, fewer check-in requirements, and reduced community notification.

Verification and Check-In Schedule

Level 1, 2, and 3 sex offenders in Pulaski County must check in with their registering law enforcement agency every six months. Level 4 offenders must check in every three months. Each check-in includes a new photo, a review of all address and contact information, and confirmation of any changes to employment, school enrollment, or vehicles.

Pulaski County has high registration volume because of its large urban population. The 6th Judicial Circuit handles the most sex offense cases in Arkansas, and the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk sends conviction documentation to ACIC to trigger registration for every new case. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-901 et seq., the sentencing court is required to enter a registration order as part of every qualifying sex offense sentence.

Failure to maintain registration is a Class C felony. That means three to ten years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines for each violation. Three failures to register require lifetime registration with no path to early removal. Homeless registrants still must check in. They typically list the Sheriff's Office address as their registered address and may be required to check in more often.

Pulaski County Residency Restrictions

Level 3 and Level 4 sex offenders in Pulaski County cannot live within 2,000 feet of any public or private school or licensed daycare. This affects a large portion of Little Rock and the county's other dense communities. The rule has been in place since 2003 and was upheld by the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals. In urban areas like Little Rock and North Little Rock, the concentration of schools and daycares significantly limits where Level 3 and Level 4 offenders can legally live.

Offenders who owned and occupied their home before a nearby school or daycare opened, or before July 16, 2003, have a limited exemption. That exemption is lost if a new sex offense occurs after those dates. Violating the residency restriction is a Class D felony. Level 1 and Level 2 offenders are not subject to the 2,000-foot rule.

Terminating Registration Requirements

Some Pulaski County registrants may petition to end their registration after fifteen years from release or the start of parole or probation. Under Ark. Code Ann. § 12-12-919, the petition goes to the court, with copies to the prosecuting attorney, ACIC, and the community notification unit, at least thirty days before any hearing. Victims in the VINE system are automatically notified.

The court looks at whether the offender has stayed conviction-free for all fifteen years and whether they still pose any risk. If the petition is denied, the offender must wait three years before filing another one. Those who have failed to register three or more times face lifetime registration and cannot petition for removal. ACIC removes a deceased registrant from the system when it receives adequate proof of death.

Cities in Pulaski County

Pulaski County includes four cities with their own sex offender records pages.

Nearby Counties

Look up sex offender records in counties near Pulaski County.