Find Sex Offenders in Calhoun County

Calhoun County is located along the Texas Gulf Coast, and sex offender registration in the county is managed by the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office for residents outside city limits. The Texas DPS public registry provides a searchable online database for anyone who needs to look up registered sex offenders in Calhoun County or the Port Lavaca area.

Calhoun County Sheriff's Office Registration

The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office is located at 211 S. Ann St., Port Lavaca, TX 77979. The main phone number is (361) 553-4646. This office processes sex offender registrations for county residents who live outside the boundaries of incorporated cities. If you are a sex offender who needs to register, or if you need to verify the registration status of someone in the county, this office is your primary contact.

Registration is conducted during regular business hours at the Sheriff's Office. New registrants must appear in person and provide identification along with all required documentation. The Sheriff's Office verifies the information and submits it to the Texas Department of Public Safety for inclusion in the statewide registry. That data becomes publicly searchable within a short period after submission.

The Calhoun County official website provides general information about county government and office locations. You can use it to confirm current hours or find additional contact details for the Sheriff's Office.

For offenders who live within Port Lavaca city limits, the Port Lavaca Police Department handles registration, not the Sheriff. Always check with the correct registration authority before attempting to register at the wrong location, as this can create delays.

Calhoun County Sex Offender Database Search

The Texas DPS maintains the official sex offender registry at sor.dps.texas.gov. You can search for registered sex offenders in Calhoun County by name, address, or zip code. Results include the offender's current registered address, photo, and the offense they were convicted of.

The registry pulls data from all registration authorities across Texas, including the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office and city police departments within the county. This means you can search the entire county at once rather than contacting each local office separately. The DPS registry is updated as registration authorities submit new or updated information.

You can also sign up for community notification alerts through the DPS system. This lets you receive email notifications when a registered sex offender moves within a set distance of your address. There is no cost to use this service.

Note: If you cannot find someone in the DPS search who you believe should be registered, contact the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office. They can verify whether a registration is on file locally.

Calhoun County Sex Offender Registry Images

The screenshot below shows the Calhoun County official website, which lists offices and services available to county residents including the Sheriff's Office.

The county site is a good reference for confirming current contact information for local offices.

The Calhoun County Sheriff's Office page provides information specifically about law enforcement services in the county, including the registration process for sex offenders.

Use the Sheriff's Office page to find current hours and any updated contact information before visiting in person.

Court records for sex offense cases in Calhoun County are handled by the Calhoun County District Clerk, whose office keeps felony case files including conviction records.

The District Clerk can provide copies of court records from sex offense cases filed in Calhoun County's district courts.

Texas Chapter 62 Registration Rules

All sex offender registration in Texas operates under Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. This law defines who must register, the timeline for doing so, and the ongoing obligations registrants must meet. It applies uniformly across all 254 Texas counties, including Calhoun County.

A person convicted of a qualifying sex offense must register within seven days of being released from custody or within seven days of moving to a new address. The registration must be done in person at the appropriate registration authority. Registrants must provide a current address, phone number, employer information, physical description, and vehicle details.

Offenders are subject to periodic address verification. The frequency depends on their classification under the statute. Certain high-risk individuals may need to verify their address every 90 days. Others must do so once per year. Any change in address, employment, or other registered information must be reported within seven days. Failing to register or update information is a state jail felony at minimum, with potential for higher-level charges depending on the offense.

• Must register within 7 days of release or moving
• In-person registration required at the Sheriff's Office or city police
• Address and personal data updates due within 7 days of any change
• Annual or quarterly verification required based on risk level
• Non-compliance is a criminal offense prosecuted in Calhoun County

Calhoun County Court Records for Sex Offenses

The Calhoun County District Clerk's office maintains court records for all felony cases tried in the county, including sex offense convictions. These records are public and can be requested directly from the clerk. You can contact the clerk's office at the Calhoun County Courthouse in Port Lavaca.

Court records can show the charges filed, the verdict, sentencing details, and any conditions of probation. This information complements what is available in the DPS sex offender registry. Together, the two sources provide a more complete picture of an offender's legal history in Calhoun County.

The District Clerk can also confirm whether a specific case is sealed or otherwise restricted from public access. Some juvenile records and certain civil cases related to sex offenses may have access limitations.