Fredericksburg Sex Offenders

Registered sex offenders in Fredericksburg, Virginia are listed in the Virginia State Police public registry, which is free to search by name, zip code, or street address. This page covers how to search the Fredericksburg sex offender registry, what local law enforcement does to enforce registration, and what state law requires of all registrants in this independent city between Richmond and Washington.

Search Fredericksburg Sex Offender Records

The official registry is at sex-offender.vsp.virginia.gov/sor. An alternate portal is at vspsor.com. Both connect to the same VSP database. No account or fee is required.

Fredericksburg uses zip codes 22401 and 22404. Enter either zip code or a specific street address with a radius to search for registered offenders in the city. Approximately 150 to 200 sex offenders are registered with Fredericksburg addresses. Results show each registrant's name, photo, current address, date of birth, offense description, and tier level. The database updates each business day.

Fredericksburg is a compact independent city located between Stafford County to the north and Spotsylvania County to the south and east. Offenders who move between Fredericksburg and either of those counties must update their registration within three days. For questions about specific listings, contact the VSP unit at (804) 674-2825 or sor.vsp@vsp.virginia.gov. The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov searches all 50 states at once.

Fredericksburg Police Department

The Fredericksburg Police Department is at 2200 Cowan Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA 22401. Non-emergency: (540) 373-3122. Chief Brian K. Davenport leads the department. The department's page is at fredericksburgva.gov/police. Officers are available 24 hours a day.

The Criminal Investigations Division includes a Special Victims Unit that handles sexual assault cases and sex crime investigations within the city. This unit coordinates directly with the Virginia State Police on registration compliance for Fredericksburg registrants. Compliance checks include address verification for all tiers. The department also conducts targeted checks for Tier III offenders who face residency restrictions in relation to schools and daycares.

Fingerprinting services are available for registry compliance. FOIA requests and background check inquiries are handled by the Records Section. The department accepts FOIA requests online and in writing. Fredericksburg enforces residency restrictions for Tier III offenders, blocking them from living or working within 500 feet of schools, licensed daycares, and similar facilities within the city.

The department coordinates with Stafford County Sheriff's Office and Spotsylvania County Sheriff's Office when offenders move across jurisdictional lines. This cooperation is important for a city surrounded by two large suburban counties, both of which have significant offender populations of their own.

The Fredericksburg Police Department Special Victims Unit coordinates with the Virginia State Police on sex offender registry compliance for all registrants living within city limits.

Fredericksburg Circuit Court

The Fredericksburg Circuit Court is at 701 Princess Anne Street, Fredericksburg, VA 22404. Clerk Sarah G. Deneke oversees the court records office. Phone: (540) 372-1066. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The court handles all felony sex offense cases in the city.

Court records are searchable at vacourts.gov. Select Fredericksburg from the jurisdiction dropdown to search by name or case number. Copy fees are $0.50 per page and $2.00 for certified copies. The General District Court handles misdemeanor sex offense cases and preliminary hearings for felonies. Protective orders for victims are available through either court.

Persons convicted in Fredericksburg Circuit Court of a qualifying offense must register within three days. The court and the VSP coordinate to ensure all required information is transmitted to the registry. Any delay in registration can result in additional criminal charges for the offender.

Virginia Sex Offender Registration Law

The law is at Virginia Code Title 9.1, Chapter 9. Three tiers apply statewide. Tier I: annual verification for 15 years. Tier II: annual verification for 25 years. Tier III: every 90 days for life. Tiers are set at sentencing and apply everywhere in Virginia.

Registration is required within three days of sentencing or release. Offenders appear in person and provide their address, employer, school enrollment if any, internet identifiers, and have a photo taken. Address changes must be reported within three days. Internet account changes must be reported within 30 minutes. Failure to register is a Class 1 misdemeanor for Tier I and Tier II. For Tier III, it is a Class 6 felony under section 18.2-472.1, carrying one to five years in prison.

National Resources for Fredericksburg Residents

The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov is operated by the U.S. Department of Justice. It connects to every state registry and lets you search across all 50 states at once. This is useful when checking on someone who may have lived in Maryland, D.C., or another state before moving to Fredericksburg. The tool is free and does not require registration.

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services at dcjs.virginia.gov provides training and resources for local agencies on registry compliance. DCJS works with Fredericksburg, Stafford County, and Spotsylvania County agencies to coordinate enforcement standards across the region. The Virginia Department of Corrections at vadoc.virginia.gov manages offenders while incarcerated and coordinates with the VSP on registration at release.

Fredericksburg is in a high-traffic corridor between Washington, D.C. and Richmond. Offenders sometimes commute or relocate across the region. If you believe a Fredericksburg registrant has moved without updating their registration, report it to VSP at (804) 674-2825 or sor.vsp@vsp.virginia.gov. You can also contact the Fredericksburg Police Department at (540) 373-3122.

Nearby Virginia Cities

Use the links below to find sex offender registry information for cities near Fredericksburg.

Registry Use and Public Safety

Virginia law makes sex offender registry information available to the public to help protect communities. You can use the registry to check if an offender lives near your home, school, or workplace. The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov also lets you search across all states at once. This is useful when checking on someone who may have moved to Virginia from out of state. The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services at dcjs.virginia.gov has more information about the registry program and community safety resources available to local agencies.

Note: Registry information is for public safety purposes only. Using it to harass or intimidate an offender is prohibited under Virginia law and can result in criminal charges.