Find Sex Offenders in Southampton

Southampton sex offenders are tracked through the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services registry and monitored locally by the Southampton Town Police Department in cooperation with Suffolk County law enforcement.

How to Find Sex Offenders in Southampton

The quickest way to search for sex offenders in Southampton is through the NYS Sex Offender Registry online subdirectory. This free tool lets you look up Level 2 and Level 3 sex offenders by last name, county, or ZIP code. You can enter Southampton ZIP codes like 11968 or 11969, or filter by Suffolk County to see all public offenders in the area. Each result shows photos, home address, conviction details, and vehicle info. The search runs around the clock at no cost.

Level 1 sex offenders do not appear in the online database. To check if someone in Southampton is a Level 1 offender, you have to call the registry at 1-800-262-3257. You need the person's name plus one piece of identifying info such as an exact address, date of birth, driver's license number, or Social Security number. Staff are on hand from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays.

You can also contact the Southampton Town Police Department for local sex offender information. The department works with DCJS and Suffolk County law enforcement to track offenders and handle community notifications.

Southampton Town Police Department

The Southampton Town Police Department is the local law enforcement agency that helps monitor sex offenders in the town. Southampton sits on the East End of Long Island in Suffolk County, covering a large geographic area that includes villages, hamlets, and seasonal communities. The police department handles day-to-day compliance checks on registered sex offenders living within town limits.

• Phone: 631-702-2230
• Emergency: 911

Officers verify sex offender addresses, conduct home visits, and carry out community notification duties as required by Correction Law Article 6-C. When a Level 3 sex offender moves into a Southampton neighborhood, the department notifies schools, daycare centers, places of worship, and community organizations in the area. Level 2 offenders trigger more limited notification that goes to entities serving vulnerable populations.

The Southampton Town Police work closely with the Suffolk County Police Department on sex offender matters. Suffolk County handles countywide coordination and maintains records on all registered offenders across the county. If you cannot reach the town police, Suffolk County police can also assist with sex offender inquiries.

Sex Offender Risk Levels in Southampton

Every sex offender in Southampton gets a risk level from a judge after a court hearing. The judge uses a point-based system that weighs factors like use of force, the victim's age, how many victims were involved, and whether drugs or weapons played a role. The total score places the offender into one of three tiers.

Level 1 is low risk. These sex offenders register for 20 years unless they carry a special designation. Their address info is limited to ZIP code in public records. Level 2 means moderate risk. The full address is public. Level 3 is high risk. Full address is public and these offenders must visit the police department every 90 days to verify where they live.

A judge can also add designations on top of the risk level. A sexual predator, sexually violent offender, or predicate sex offender designation means the person registers for life, no matter what their base level is. All Level 2 and Level 3 offenders register for life as well. A Level 2 offender with no designation who has been on the registry for at least 30 years may petition the court for relief under Correction Law Section 168-o.

How SORA Applies in Southampton

The Sex Offender Registration Act, known as SORA, is the state law behind sex offender registration in Southampton and all of New York. It sits in Correction Law Article 6-C, Section 168 et seq. SORA has been in effect since January 21, 1996.

Under SORA, sex offenders convicted of certain offenses must register with the state. This covers New York convictions, out-of-state convictions that match a registerable offense in New York, and federal or military convictions. In Southampton, the Suffolk County Court handles SORA risk level hearings. The Suffolk County District Attorney makes risk level recommendations to the judge before the hearing takes place.

For offenders released from jail or prison, the Board of Examiners of Sex Offenders gets notified at least 120 days before release. The Board sends a recommendation to the court 60 days before the person gets out. The court holds a hearing and sets the risk level at least 30 days before release. For probation cases, it is faster. The court registers the offender at sentencing and holds a risk level hearing at least 45 days later, though the parties often agree to handle it at sentencing.

Community Notification in Southampton

Southampton residents can sign up for free alerts through the NY-ALERT system. This service sends notifications by email, text, fax, or phone whenever a Level 2 or Level 3 sex offender moves into or out of a location you choose. You can track up to three locations by county, ZIP code, municipality, or specific address. Many people register their home, their workplace, and a child's school.

When a Level 3 offender moves into a Southampton area, local police are required by law to notify nearby entities that serve vulnerable populations. That includes schools, daycare centers, summer camps, places of worship, nursing homes, community centers, and neighborhood watch groups. The seasonal nature of Southampton's population means the police department stays especially alert during summer months when the community grows significantly.

Sex Offender Internet Rules

All sex offenders in Southampton must report their internet accounts, email addresses, and screen names to DCJS. This comes from the Electronic Security and Targeting of Online Predators Act, signed into law in 2008. Changes to internet info must be reported within 10 days. Failure to report is a felony.

DCJS can share this data with social networking sites that have users under 18. Those sites can remove offenders or flag their accounts. Sex offenders convicted of crimes against minors, or those who used the internet to commit their offense, face mandatory internet restrictions while on probation or parole. All Level 3 offenders under supervision face these restrictions too, regardless of what their crime involved.

Where Sex Offenders Can Live in Southampton

SORA does not create statewide residency buffer zones for sex offenders. Southampton cannot create its own restrictions either. The New York Court of Appeals ruled in People v. Diack that local governments lack the authority to add sex offender residency rules because the state has fully occupied that field of law.

The Sexual Assault Reform Act does bar certain offenders from knowingly entering school grounds or living within 1,000 feet of a school when the victim was under 18 or the offender is Level 3. Offenders on parole or probation may have case-specific conditions set by their supervising officer. But those conditions vary from person to person and are not part of any blanket town rule.

Suffolk County Resources

Southampton is located in Suffolk County. The Suffolk County Police Department coordinates sex offender monitoring across the county and works with local departments like Southampton Town Police. For countywide sex offender information, visit the Suffolk County sex offenders page.

The Suffolk County Sheriff's Office also plays a role in sex offender compliance. Both agencies coordinate with DCJS to make sure all registered offenders in the county are meeting their obligations under SORA.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Sex offenders sometimes move between communities. If you need to check other areas near Southampton, use the links below.