Galax Sex Offenders

Registered sex offenders in Galax, Virginia are listed in the Virginia State Police public registry, which is free to search by name, zip code, or address. This page covers how to search the Galax sex offender registry, how the Galax Police Department manages registration compliance, and what Virginia law requires of all registrants in the city.

Search Galax Sex Offender Records

The official registry is at sex-offender.vsp.virginia.gov/sor. An alternate portal is at vspsor.com. Both access the same VSP database at no charge. No account is needed.

Galax uses zip code 24333. Enter that zip code in the registry search to see all registered offenders with Galax addresses. You can also search by a specific street address and set a radius. Galax is a small independent city in Southwest Virginia, with approximately 20 to 25 registered sex offenders. Results show each registrant's name, photo, current address, date of birth, offense description, and tier level. The registry updates each business day.

The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov lets you search across all 50 states at once. This is useful for checking prior registration history from other states. For questions about specific listings in Galax, contact the VSP Sex Offender Registry unit at (804) 674-2825 or sor.vsp@vsp.virginia.gov.

Galax Police Department

The Galax Police Department is at 111 E. Grayson Street, Galax, VA 24333. Non-emergency: (276) 236-8101. Chief Rick Clark leads the department. The city's website is at galaxva.com. Officers are on duty 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Galax Police Department handles all law enforcement services within the city, including criminal investigations for sex offenses. Officers coordinate with the Virginia State Police on sex offender registry compliance. Address verification is conducted for registered offenders within the city. The Records Division handles public inquiries, FOIA requests, and background check services. Copy fees are $0.50 per page.

Galax is an independent city in Southwest Virginia. It is surrounded by Grayson County and Carroll County. Offenders who move between Galax and either of those counties must update their registration within three days. All jurisdictions report to the same Virginia State Police registry.

The Galax city website at galaxva.com provides information about city services and departments. Residents who believe a registered offender has moved or is not complying with registration requirements should contact the Galax Police Department or report directly to the VSP registry unit.

The Galax Police Department coordinates with the Virginia State Police on sex offender registry compliance for all registrants with Galax addresses.

Virginia Sex Offender Registration Law

The law is at Virginia Code Title 9.1, Chapter 9. Full text is at law.justia.com/codes/virginia/title-9-1/chapter-9. Three tiers apply. Tier I: annual verification for 15 years, with removal eligibility after that period. Tier II: annual verification for 25 years. Tier III: every 90 days for life. The tier is set at sentencing.

Registration is required within three days of release from incarceration or within three days of sentencing if no jail time was ordered. Address changes must be reported within three days. Email and internet identifier changes must be reported within 30 minutes. Leaving Virginia for more than 10 days requires advance notice to the State Police.

Failure to register is a Class 1 misdemeanor for Tier I and Tier II, with up to 12 months in jail and a $2,500 fine. For Tier III, failure to register is a Class 6 felony under section 18.2-472.1, carrying one to five years in prison. A second Tier III violation is a Class 5 felony.

Galax Circuit Court

Galax shares a circuit court with Carroll County. The court handles felony sex offense cases filed in the city. Court records for Galax are searchable through the Virginia Judicial System Case Information portal at vacourts.gov. Select Galax from the jurisdiction list to search by name or case number. Copy fees are $0.50 per page and $2.00 for certified copies.

Protective orders for victims of sex offenses are available through the circuit court and the Galax General District Court. The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court handles cases involving juvenile offenders or child victims. All three courts in this jurisdiction coordinate with the VSP on any registration requirements that result from criminal proceedings.

County Information

Galax is an independent city in Virginia. It is adjacent to Carroll County and Grayson County. Offenders who move between Galax and either county must update their registration within three days. The Virginia State Police registry covers all three jurisdictions.

Nearby Virginia Cities

Use the links below to find sex offender registry information for cities in Southwest Virginia.

How to Report Non-Compliance in Galax

If you believe a registered sex offender in Galax has moved without updating their registration, there are several ways to report it. The most direct option is to call the VSP Sex Offender Registry unit at (804) 674-2825 or email sor.vsp@vsp.virginia.gov. You can also contact the Galax Police Department at (276) 236-8101 for local follow-up. The Galax Police Department will refer compliance issues to the Virginia State Police for formal action.

Virginia law requires offenders to report address changes within three days. Internet account changes must be reported within 30 minutes. If you see an offender's profile on the registry with an outdated address, or if you know the offender has moved, a report can prompt the VSP to conduct a compliance check. Confirmed violations can lead to criminal charges under Virginia Code section 18.2-472.1.

The VSP also has a free email notification service. Sign up to receive alerts when a registrant in Galax updates their information or when a new registrant moves into the area. This is useful for parents, school staff, and community members who want to stay informed about changes in the local registry.

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.