Hopewell Sex Offenders

Registered sex offenders in Hopewell, Virginia are listed in the Virginia State Police public registry, free to search by name, zip code, or street address. This page covers how to search the Hopewell sex offender registry, how local law enforcement manages registration compliance, and what Virginia law requires of all registrants in this independent city south of Richmond.

Search Hopewell 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 at no cost. No account is needed.

Hopewell uses zip code 23860. Enter that zip code in the search to see all registered offenders with Hopewell addresses. You can also enter a street address and set a radius. Hopewell has approximately 80 to 100 registered sex offenders. Results show each registrant's name, photo, current address, date of birth, offense description, and tier. The registry updates each business day.

Hopewell is located at the confluence of the James and Appomattox Rivers, bordering Prince George County and near Petersburg. Offenders who move between Hopewell and Prince George County or Petersburg must update their registration within three days. All jurisdictions report to the same Virginia State Police registry. Contact VSP at (804) 674-2825 or sor.vsp@vsp.virginia.gov for questions about specific listings.

Hopewell Police Department

The Hopewell Police Department is at 300 N. Main Street, Hopewell, VA 23860. Non-emergency: (804) 541-2222. Chief John R. Keohane leads the department. The city's website is at hopewellva.gov. Officers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The Criminal Investigations Unit handles sex offense cases in Hopewell. Officers coordinate with the Virginia State Police on sex offender registry compliance. Address verification is conducted for registered offenders with Hopewell addresses. The Records Division handles public records requests, FOIA submissions, and background check inquiries. Fingerprinting is available for registry compliance.

Hopewell is surrounded by Prince George County and is near the independent city of Petersburg. The Hopewell Police Department works alongside the Prince George County Sheriff's Office and the Petersburg Police Department on law enforcement matters and registry coordination. Offenders who cross those jurisdictional lines must report their address change to the VSP within three days of the move.

The Hopewell Police Department coordinates with the Prince George County Sheriff's Office and the Virginia State Police on sex offender registration compliance for the city.

Hopewell Circuit Court

Hopewell shares a circuit court with Prince George County. The court handles felony sex offense cases from both jurisdictions. Court records are searchable at vacourts.gov. Select Hopewell or Prince George 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 misdemeanors and preliminary hearings. Protective orders for sex offense victims are available through the circuit court clerk. Persons convicted in Hopewell Circuit Court of qualifying sex offenses must register within three days of sentencing or release. The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court handles cases involving juvenile offenders or child victims.

Virginia Sex Offender Registration Law

The law is at Virginia Code Title 9.1, Chapter 9. Three tiers apply. Tier I: annual verification for 15 years. Tier II: annual verification for 25 years. Tier III: every 90 days for life. The tier is set at sentencing by the judge.

Registration must happen within three days of sentencing or release. Offenders appear in person with their address, employer information, school enrollment if any, and 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. Tier III offenders also face a 500-foot residency restriction from schools and daycares statewide.

National Resources for Hopewell Residents

The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov is run by the U.S. Department of Justice and covers all 50 states, territories, and tribal jurisdictions. This tool is useful if you need to check on someone who moved to Hopewell from another state or if you want to verify their prior registration history. The NSOPW search is free and does not require an account.

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services at dcjs.virginia.gov supports local law enforcement agencies with training, tools, and policy resources for registry enforcement. The Virginia Department of Corrections at vadoc.virginia.gov manages offenders while incarcerated and works with the State Police on registration at the time of release. Both agencies contribute to the network of oversight for registered sex offenders living in Hopewell.

For direct help with the Virginia registry, contact the VSP Sex Offender Registry unit at (804) 674-2825 or sor.vsp@vsp.virginia.gov. For questions about a specific Hopewell registrant, you can also contact the Hopewell Police Department at (804) 541-2222.

Nearby Virginia Cities

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

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.