Alabama
Verified 2026-06-07
- AWA compliant
- Yes
- Tier system
- Offense-based, 3 tiers. Tier I (non-violent/less serious), Tier II (intermediate), Tier III (violent/SVP). *Code of Ala. §§ 15-20A-5 through 15-20A-7*
- Registration duration
- Tier I: 15 yrs; Tier II: 25 yrs; Tier III/SVP: Lifetime. *§ 15-20A-10*
- Check-in frequency
- Tier I: Annually; Tier II: Every 180 days; Tier III: Quarterly. *§ 15-20A-22*
- Residency restriction
- 2,000 ft from schools, childcare, playgrounds, parks, school bus stops. *§ 15-20A-11* ¹
- Employer listed
- Yes (employer name and address listed). *§ 15-20A-21*
- Relief available
- Limited. Tier I only after 15 yrs, court petition, no intervening offenses. SVP/Tier III: No statutory pathway. *§ 15-20A-24*
Statutes and sources
- § 15-20A-22 — In-person check-in frequency· verified 2026-06-16
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