Sunrise Sex Offender Registry
The Sunrise, Florida sex offender registry is maintained through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and is available to the public at no cost. Residents can search for registered sex offenders living in Sunrise using the FDLE online database, which lists current addresses, photos, and offense details for all offenders required to register under Florida law. The Broward Sheriff's Office handles registration for Sunrise and can assist with local questions about offenders in your area.
Sunrise Quick Facts
Sunrise Sex Offender Registration Office
Sex offenders who live in Sunrise must register with the Broward Sheriff's Office. The main registration site is the Broward County Courthouse at 201 SE 6th Street, Room 1145, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301. You can reach that office at (954) 831-8900. The Sunrise Police Department, located at 10440 W Oakland Park Blvd, Sunrise, FL 33351, can be reached at (954) 764-4357 and may assist with local questions, but the Sheriff's Office handles the formal registration process for Broward County.
When a person convicted of a qualifying sex offense moves to Sunrise, they must register within 48 hours of establishing any residence or temporary lodging in the city. This is not a grace period. The 48-hour clock starts the moment they set up a place to stay. That rule applies whether the person is moving from another Florida city, another state, or returning from incarceration. Florida takes this requirement seriously. Missing the window is a third-degree felony and can result in up to five years in prison.
Registration is not a one-time event. Sexual offenders must re-register twice a year, once in their birth month and again six months later. Sexual predators face a stricter schedule and must register every three months, totaling four times per year. Offenders who do not have a fixed address, known as transient offenders, must report in person every 30 days. Each registration update must include current address, vehicle information, phone numbers, email addresses, and any online identifiers the person uses.
How to Search Sunrise Sex Offenders Online
The main tool for searching sex offenders in Sunrise is the FDLE sex offender registry. This database is run by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and is updated regularly as offenders register, move, or are removed from the list. You can search by name, city, zip code, or county. For Sunrise searches, entering the city name or the 33313, 33321, 33322, or 33351 zip codes will return results for offenders registered in those areas.
Each record in the FDLE database includes the offender's name, current address, physical description, photograph, offense history, and registration status. The database distinguishes between sexual offenders and sexual predators. Predators are considered higher risk and are clearly labeled in search results. The site is free to use and does not require an account or login.
Another option is Florida Offender Alert, a free notification service that sends email alerts when a sex offender registers, moves, or changes status within a geographic area you select. This is useful for Sunrise residents who want to stay informed without checking the database manually. You pick a radius around your address and the system does the rest.
Florida Sex Offender Registration Requirements
Florida's registration law, Florida Statute § 943.0435, sets out who must register and what they must provide. The law covers anyone convicted of a qualifying sexual offense in Florida or any other state. Out-of-state offenders who move to Florida must register here within 48 hours of arrival, regardless of whether they were required to register in their previous state.
Required information at registration includes full legal name, date of birth, current address, photograph, fingerprints, DNA sample, vehicle information including license plate numbers, all phone numbers, all email addresses, and all internet usernames or identifiers. Any change to this information must be reported promptly. Moving to a new address in Sunrise, getting a new phone number, or changing an online username all require a registration update within 48 hours.
Offenders planning to leave Florida must give 48 hours notice before traveling out of state. Those planning international travel must notify the Sheriff's Office at least 21 days in advance. Failure to report travel is treated as a registration violation. The rules are strict by design. Florida law intends to make it difficult for offenders to disappear or move without authorities knowing.
Note: Sexual predators in Florida are designated under Florida Statute § 775.21 and face additional restrictions beyond those that apply to sexual offenders generally.
Sunrise Residency Restrictions for Sex Offenders
Florida law limits where sex offenders can live. Under Florida Statute § 775.215, sex offenders and predators may not live within 1,000 feet of a school, daycare center, park, playground, or other location where children gather. In a city like Sunrise, which has many parks and schools spread throughout residential neighborhoods, these restrictions can be significant. Some offenders find that large portions of the city are off-limits to them as a result.
The 1,000-foot measurement runs from the property line of the prohibited location to the property line of the residence. It is not measured from building to building or from the nearest entrance. Local officials and the Broward Sheriff's Office can help clarify exactly which addresses qualify given the proximity of nearby schools and parks.
Some cities in Florida have adopted local ordinances that go further than state law, adding additional restricted zones or prohibited locations. Sunrise residents should check with the Sunrise Police Department or the Broward Sheriff's Office to confirm whether any local rules apply beyond the statewide 1,000-foot restriction. The Broward Sheriff's website at sheriff.org is a good starting point for local information.
Note: Residency restrictions do not apply retroactively in all cases, and some offenders may have legal protections depending on when they were convicted and where they were living at the time the law took effect.
The FDLE registry shows the registered address for all offenders in Sunrise. The screenshot below reflects what users see when accessing the FDLE search portal.
The FDLE sex offender search database allows residents to search by name or location for registered offenders in Sunrise and across all of Florida.
The FDLE search results include photos, current addresses, offense details, and predator or offender classification for each person registered in Sunrise.
Broward County Sex Offender Resources
Sunrise falls under Broward County and the 17th Judicial Circuit. All sex offender registration for Sunrise residents is processed through Broward Sheriff's Office systems. The county page has additional information about registration offices, local restrictions, and how to find offenders registered throughout Broward County.
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