Jim Wells County Sex Offender Registry
Jim Wells County is located in South Texas with Alice serving as the county seat. The Jim Wells County sex offender registry is coordinated through the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office and the Texas Department of Public Safety. Search registered sex offenders in Jim Wells County for free using the Texas DPS registry at sor.dps.texas.gov. The portal includes all current registrations from local agencies in the county and supports searches by name, address, or zip code.
Jim Wells County Sex Offender Registry
Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office
The Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office is the primary registration agency for sex offenders living in unincorporated parts of Jim Wells County and in communities without their own police departments. The sheriff's office is located in Alice, which is both the county seat and the largest city in Jim Wells County. Residents who live inside Alice city limits register with the Alice Police Department rather than the sheriff.
To register, you must appear in person at the appropriate agency. Bring your photo ID, documentation showing your current address, and records related to your conviction or supervision. The agency will photograph you and record all required information. That data is then submitted to the Texas DPS for inclusion in the statewide registry. If you are unsure whether your address falls under the sheriff or the Alice Police Department, call either agency and they can tell you. Do not wait to find out after the seven-day deadline has passed.
Jim Wells County has a significant population for a South Texas county. The county includes Alice and several smaller communities. The sheriff's office serves the rural portions while the Alice Police Department covers the city.
Search Jim Wells County Sex Offenders
The Texas DPS registry at sor.dps.texas.gov is the official tool for searching Jim Wells County sex offender records. It is free and open to everyone. No account is required. You can search by name, by a specific address, or by zip code. The map view lets you search a specific part of the county visually. The Alice zip code is a good starting point for searches focused on the county seat area.
Each record in the DPS database includes the registrant's current address, a recent photograph, the offense they were convicted of, and a risk level where one has been assigned. The database updates when local agencies in Jim Wells County submit new or changed registration information. Registration data from both the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office and the Alice Police Department flows into the same DPS portal, so one search covers the whole county.
The Texas DPS portal consolidates Jim Wells County sex offender registrations into one public database.
Chapter 62 Registration in Jim Wells County
Sex offender registration in Jim Wells County is governed by Chapter 62 of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure. Chapter 62 covers who must register, the deadline for initial registration, ongoing verification requirements, and the consequences for non-compliance.
Anyone required to register under Chapter 62 must do so within seven days of moving to a new Texas address. You register in person at the local agency serving your address. Standard-risk offenders verify once per year. High-risk offenders verify every 90 days. Moving anywhere in Jim Wells County, even just across town, means a new seven-day registration deadline. Registrants who plan to leave the county or state must notify their registration agency before moving.
- Register within 7 days of arriving at a new Jim Wells County address
- Alice residents register with the Alice Police Department
- Unincorporated area residents register with the Jim Wells County Sheriff
- Bring photo ID, address documentation, and conviction records
- Annual verification for standard risk; every 90 days for high risk
- Notify your registration agency before any address change
Failing to register or providing false information during registration are criminal offenses under Chapter 62. First violations are typically charged as third-degree felonies. Repeat violations carry higher charges. If you have questions about your specific obligations, consult a Texas attorney before any deadline expires.
Public Registry Information
Texas law allows certain information about registered sex offenders to be disclosed to the public. Through the DPS portal, you can view the registrant's full name, known aliases, current registered address, a photograph, offense type, and assigned risk level. All of this is available for free without any registration required.
Juvenile offender records are generally not visible on the public registry due to state confidentiality protections. If you believe a record is wrong or someone is missing from the registry, contact the DPS Sex Offender Registration Program or report the concern to the Jim Wells County Sheriff's Office. The National Sex Offender Public Website extends search capability to registries in all other states.
Note: The registry shows current registered addresses. If someone has moved out of Jim Wells County, they will appear under their new county in the DPS system.
Court Records and Local Resources
The Jim Wells County District Clerk maintains court records for criminal cases tried in the county, including sex offense cases. These records are public and separate from the DPS registry. They cover charges, verdicts, and sentencing. Contact the district clerk's office in Alice to access these records.
The Texas Attorney General's office provides information on sex offender law and victim resources throughout Texas. Legal aid for Jim Wells County residents is available through Texas RioGrande Legal Aid, which serves South Texas counties. If you need help understanding your registration obligations or have a specific legal question related to Chapter 62, legal aid or a private attorney can help.