Sex Offender Registration in Guilford County: Contacts, Timing, and Restrictions
If you’re trying to figure out sex offender registration rules in Guilford County, start with two things: who to call and how fast the clock runs once someone is in North Carolina. Here are the contacts, timing rules, and the most common restrictions people ask about.
In Guilford County, registration questions go through the Sex Offender Registration Section. You can reach them Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., at 336-641-3984 or 336-641-3502.
If someone moves to North Carolina from another state and has a reportable conviction, they must register within three days of establishing residence in North Carolina, or when they’ve been present in the state for 15 days - whichever comes first. If you’re unsure when “residence” is considered established in your situation, don’t wait to ask; call the Sex Offender Registration Section and get clear direction before the deadline passes.
Warning: State law prohibits registered sex offenders from supervising children who are not their own.
North Carolina law also restricts where a registered sex offender can go. That includes certain places where children frequently congregate, including parks and school property. If you’re planning a visit, an outing, or even a regular routine, keep this in mind - being in the wrong place can create serious legal trouble, even if there was no intent to violate a rule.
- ✓ A sex offender cannot live within 1,000 feet of a school or daycare.
- Write down what you observed - note the location, dates/times, and what makes you think it may be a registration violation.
- Contact the Guilford County Sheriff’s Office - report your concern directly to their office.
- Or call Crimestoppers at 336-373-1000 - you can also report a possible registration violation through Crimestoppers.
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