Boynton Beach Sex Offender Registry
Boynton Beach residents can search the local sex offender registry through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, both of which maintain up-to-date records on registered sex offenders and sexual predators living, working, or going to school in the city.
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Boynton Beach Sex Offender Registration
Sex offenders in Boynton Beach register with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office, which serves as the primary law enforcement agency for registration in the county. The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office can be reached at (561) 688-3000. The Boynton Beach Police Department, located at 100 E Boynton Beach Blvd, Boynton Beach, FL 33435, also handles local law enforcement matters related to sex offender compliance. You can contact the Boynton Beach Police Department directly at (561) 742-6100 if you have questions about a specific registered individual in the city. Both agencies work together to make sure registration is current and that offenders stay in compliance with state law.
Under Florida Statute § 943.0435, any person who qualifies as a sexual offender must register within 48 hours of setting up a permanent or temporary residence. That applies to anyone moving to Boynton Beach from another state or another Florida county. The law covers a broad set of information that must be provided at registration, including full name, date of birth, a current photograph, fingerprints, home address, vehicle details, phone numbers, email addresses, and any internet identifiers the person uses. Keeping this information current is required by law. Failure to register or to report changes is a third-degree felony under Florida law, which can mean up to five years in prison.
How to Search Boynton Beach Sex Offenders Online
The main tool for searching sex offenders in Boynton Beach is the FDLE offender search portal. You can search by name, address, or zip code to find offenders near a specific location. The results show photos, registered addresses, and the nature of the offense. The Palm Beach County Sheriff also provides an iCrimeWatch tool at iCrimeWatch for Boynton Beach, which lets you search by name or map location. Both tools pull from verified, current registration data. You can also sign up for free email notifications through Florida Offender Alert, which sends alerts when a registered sex offender moves into or out of an area you choose. That service is free to all Florida residents.
Note: The FDLE portal is the authoritative source for registered sex offenders statewide, while iCrimeWatch provides an additional mapping interface specifically for Palm Beach County Sheriff jurisdiction.
Registration Requirements for Boynton Beach Offenders
Florida has two main classifications for people who must register: sexual offenders and sexual predators. Sexual offenders re-register twice per year. Sexual predators, who carry a more serious designation under Florida Statute § 775.21, must re-register four times per year. Offenders who have no fixed address, sometimes called transient offenders, must report to their registration agency every 30 days. Each re-registration requires the offender to confirm or update all information on file. If an offender plans to travel out of state, they must give 48 hours' advance notice. International travel requires 21 days' notice. These rules apply to every registered individual in Boynton Beach, regardless of when they were convicted or where the original offense occurred.
The information collected at registration is substantial. Offenders must provide current home address, work address, and school address if applicable. Vehicle registration details, including make, model, color, and license plate number, are required. Phone numbers and email addresses are also on file. Internet screen names and identifiers used in online platforms are now part of the required disclosure. This data is updated at each registration and made available to the public through the FDLE portal.
Boynton Beach Residency Restrictions for Sex Offenders
Florida law under § 775.215 sets a base residency restriction of 1,000 feet from schools, parks, playgrounds, and other places where children gather. Boynton Beach has adopted a stricter local ordinance that extends that limit to 2,500 feet. This is one of the more restrictive local rules in South Florida. The practical effect is that large portions of residential Boynton Beach are off-limits as a permanent home for registered sex offenders. Anyone who establishes a residence in violation of this restriction faces additional legal exposure, including removal from the home and possible criminal charges. If you are a registered offender looking to move to Boynton Beach, it is worth consulting with an attorney who knows the local ordinance before signing a lease or purchase agreement. The 2,500-foot rule applies throughout the city limits.
Note: Local residency restrictions can change. Always verify current rules directly with the Boynton Beach Police Department or Palm Beach County Sheriff before relying on older information.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office website and the City of Boynton Beach official site both contain information about local compliance rules and enforcement contacts.
The Boynton Beach Police Department community resource page provides additional details about local sex offender compliance efforts.
The city works alongside the Palm Beach County Sheriff to ensure all registered individuals remain in compliance with both state and local registration laws.
Palm Beach County Records for Boynton Beach
Boynton Beach falls within Palm Beach County's jurisdiction for court records and criminal history. The 15th Judicial Circuit covers Palm Beach County. Court records related to sex offense convictions can be found through the Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts. These records include sentencing documents, probation orders, and case details that give more context than what appears in the registry alone. If you need full case history on a specific individual, the clerk's office can help. Court records in Florida are generally public, though some records involving minors or sealed cases may be restricted.
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