Alabama Notification of Pending Release of Juvenile Criminal Sex Offender is a notification system provided by the Alabama State Legislature and the Alabama Department of Corrections that allows for the public notification of a juvenile criminal sex offender who is about to be released from custody. This notification system is designed to help protect the public from potential harm or danger posed by the juvenile criminal sex offender. There are two types of notifications: an initial notification and an update notification. The initial notification is sent out when the offender is about to be released from custody and provides information about the offender, such as their name, address, and a photograph. The update notification is sent out if the offender's release date changes or if new information about the offender becomes available. Both notifications are sent by mail to residents and business owners in the area where the offender will be released.