Sex Offenders in Duval County

Duval County sex offender records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office in San Diego, Texas and are searchable through the Texas DPS public registry. If you want to look up registered sex offenders in Duval County, the Texas DPS database at publicsite.dps.texas.gov provides free access to all current registrations in the county.

Duval County Sheriff and Sex Offender Registration

The Duval County Sheriff's Office is the primary registration agency for sex offenders in Duval County. The Sheriff is Romeo R. Ramirez. The mailing address is P.O. Box 547, San Diego, TX 78384, and the physical address is 401 E. Collins Ave, San Diego, TX 78384. The office phone is (361) 279-3351 and the fax is (361) 279-2670. The Sheriff can also be reached by email at romeo.ramirez@co.duval.tx.us.

Duval County is located in South Texas and is served entirely by the Sheriff's Office for registration purposes. All registrants in the county, whether they live in San Diego or in more rural parts of the county, register at the Sheriff's Office. Registration is done in person during normal business hours.

Initial registration must be completed within seven days of moving to the county or being released from custody. Registrants provide their current home address, employer information, photo, and vehicle details. The information is then forwarded to the Texas DPS for the statewide registry.

Searching the Texas DPS Database for Duval County

The Texas DPS maintains the statewide sex offender registry at publicsite.dps.texas.gov/SexOffenderRegistry. To search for offenders in Duval County, enter an address in San Diego or another location in the county and select a search radius. The database returns all active registrations in that area, including each person's name, photo, current address, offense type, and risk level.

Because Duval County is a smaller rural county, the number of results per search may be modest. If you do not find results for a specific address, consider widening the search radius or using the name-based search if you are looking for a particular individual. The registry is updated regularly as the Sheriff's Office sends new data to DPS.

Note: The public database only shows currently active registrations. It does not show people who have finished their registration requirement or been removed by court order.

Texas Registration Law and What It Requires

Duval County sex offender registration follows Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. This chapter applies to all 254 Texas counties and sets out who must register, how often they must appear, what they must report, and what happens if they do not comply.

Annual in-person verification is required for most registrants. High-risk individuals must verify every 90 days. All changes to address, employment, or vehicles must be reported within seven days. Moving to another county requires a new registration with that county's law enforcement agency within the same seven-day timeframe.

Lifetime registration applies to people with aggravated qualifying convictions or multiple qualifying convictions. Non-aggravated registrants with a single conviction may be eligible to apply for removal after ten years, but that requires court approval and meeting specific statutory conditions. A licensed Texas attorney can help evaluate whether a person qualifies.

County Court Records and the Clerk

Criminal case records for Duval County are maintained by the Duval County Clerk in San Diego. These records include filings, court orders, and sentencing documents from sex offense cases handled by the local district court. The records are public and can be accessed at the courthouse.

Additional county contacts for Duval County include the County Judge at (361) 279-6204 and the District Attorney at (361) 279-6220. The DA's office handles prosecution of sex offense cases in the county. For general court information, the Texas Courts website provides a directory and guidance on accessing records statewide.

Public Safety Resources for Duval County

Residents in Duval County can use the Texas DPS registry to check for registered offenders near their home or other locations. The tool is free and requires no account. Checking it periodically is a practical way to stay informed about new registrations in the area.

When a Level 3 high-risk offender moves into Duval County, the Sheriff's Office has a legal duty to notify the community. This may involve door-to-door contact, posted notices, or other outreach. If you believe a notification should have occurred in your area and did not, contact the Sheriff's Office at (361) 279-3351.

For legal questions about registration, the State Bar of Texas provides a referral service. The Texas Attorney General's office at texasattorneygeneral.gov also has public safety resources and victim services information.

The Texas DPS public registry provides the most complete view of registered sex offenders in Duval County. Use the address search to find registrations near San Diego, TX or other locations throughout the county.