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--- michigan [2023/02/19 14:37] – [Other Useful State Information] rkdbus
+++ michigan [2026/09/15 19:11] (current) – josiahk
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 //While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** //
+Michigan’s registry laws are codified at Chapter 28 of the Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL 28.721–28.736).
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 === Who must register? ===
-[[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-723|http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-723]]
+Section [[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-723|28.723(1)]]
-=== What information must registrants provide? ===
+=== What information must be provided? ===
-[[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-725|http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-725]]\\
+Section [[https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-28-727|28.727(1), (2)]]
-[[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-727|http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-727]]
-=== How frequently must they register? ===
+=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===
-[[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-725|http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-725]]\\
+Sections [[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-725|28.725]] and [[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-725a|28.725a(3)]]
-[[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-725a|http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-725a]]
-=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===
+=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
-Yes. Tiers I, II and III\\
+Tiers, Section [[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-722|28.722(q), (r), (s), (t), (u), (v)]]
-Section 28.722 - Definitions\\
-[[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-722|http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-722]]
-=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===
+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
 No.
-=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
-The police keep a database of registrants information.\\
+Sections [[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-728|28.728(1)]] and [[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-730|28.730(1)]]
-\\
-Section (9) and (10)\\
-[[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-728|http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-728]]\\
-Section (1)\\
-[[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-730|http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-730]]
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===
+=== Is there a registration fee? ===
-[[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-727|http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-727]]
+Section [[https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-28-725A|28.725a(6)]]
-=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===
+=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
-Tier I - after 10 years\\
+Need information.
-Tier III - after 25 years\\
-Section (1), (2), and (3)\\
-[[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-728c|http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-728c]]
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===
+=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? ===
-<font 11pt/11pt;;#222222;;inherit>7 days to register “</font>  name and address of any place of temporary lodging”\\
+Section [[https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-28-728C|28.728c(1), (12)(a), (2), (13)(b)]]
-[[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-727|http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-727]]
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the state? ===
-[[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-725|http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-725]]
+Section [[https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-28-724|28.724(6)]]
+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
+Section [[https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-28-724|28.724(6)]]
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? ===
-[[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-728a|http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-728a]]\\
+Sections [[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-728a|28.728(a)]], [[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-750-145a|750.145(a)]], and [[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-750-520b|750.520(b)]]\\
-[[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-750-520b|http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-750-520b]]\\
-[[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-750-145a|http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-750-145a]]
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
-Yes. "A person convicted under section 520b or 520c for criminal sexual conduct committed by an individual 17 years old or older against an individual less than 13 years of age shall be sentenced to lifetime electronic monitoring."
+Section [[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-750-520n|750.520n(1)]]
-[[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-750-520n|http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-750-520n]]
 === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
-Yes, if the court finds the offender a "sexually delinquent person."
+Yes, Section [[https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-769-8|769.8(1)]], [[https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-769-9|769.9(2) and (3)]], [[https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-769-10|769.10(2)]], [[https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-769-11|769.11(2)]]
-[[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-767-61a|mcl-767-61a]]
+=== What are the general rules and regulations about probation, parole, and conditional release? Note: county supervision conditions may differ from county to county and from the state level. ===
+Section [[https://legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-771-3|771.3(1)]]
 === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
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 Generally, the age of consent is 16, but the number rises to 18 when there is an authority figure involved. Please use the link below for an in-depth understanding.
-[[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-750-520e|http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-750-520e]]
+Section [[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-750-520e|750.520e(1)(a), (1)(f)]]
 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
-[[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-722|http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-722]]\\
+Section [[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-750-520e|750.520e(1)(a)]]
-[[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-750-520e|http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-750-520e]]
 ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 Michigan residents confined in jail or prison who are awaiting arraignment or trial are eligible to vote. Residents serving a sentence in jail or prison after conviction cannot vote during the period of confinement. When residents are released from jail or prison after serving a sentence, they are free to vote.\\
-[[https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-5647_12539_29836-202492--,00.html|https://www.michigan.gov/sos/0,4670,7-127-5647_12539_29836-202492--,00.html]]
+[[https://www.usvotefoundation.org/voting-rights-restoration/michigan|https://www.usvotefoundation.org/voting-rights-restoration/michigan]]
 === What does the state say about persons who are required to register? ===
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 [[http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-723|http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-723]]
-=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===
+=== How is the state’s legislature organized? ===
 [[http://www.legislature.mi.gov/publications/studentguide.pdf|http://www.legislature.mi.gov/publications/studentguide.pdf]]\\
-[[https://www.michigan.gov/som/0,4669,7-192-29701_29704-2836--,00.html|https://www.michigan.gov/som/0,4669,7-192-29701_29704-2836--,00.html]]
+[[https://legislature.mi.gov/Publications/HowBillBecomesLaw.pdf|https://legislature.mi.gov/Publications/HowBillBecomesLaw.pdf]]
 === How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===
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 [[http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(sqmnjxdge3zd4t0o20y2zqs4))/mileg.aspx?page=Bills|http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(sqmnjxdge3zd4t0o20y2zqs4))/mileg.aspx?page=Bills]]
-=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===
+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===
-House Judiciary Committee\\
+[[https://www.house.mi.gov/Committee/HJUDI|House Judiciary Committee]]
-[[https://www.house.mi.gov/MHRPublic/CommitteeInfo.aspx?comcode=JUDI|https://www.house.mi.gov/MHRPublic/CommitteeInfo.aspx?comcode=JUDI]]
-Senate Judiciary and Public Safety Committee\\
+[[https://senate.michigan.gov/committees/2025-2026/civil-rights-judiciary-and-public-safety/|Senate Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety Committee]]
-[[https://committees.senate.michigan.gov/details?Com=JUD|https://committees.senate.michigan.gov/details?Com=JUD]]
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
-[[http://house.michigan.gov/MHRPublic/frmFindaRep.aspx|http://house.michigan.gov/MHRPublic/frmFindaRep.aspx]]
+[[https://www.michigan.gov/som/government/branches-of-government/legislative-branch|https://www.michigan.gov/som/government/branches-of-government/legislative-branch]]
 ===== Other Useful State Information =====
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 === NARSOL state affiliate website or blog: ===
-None at this time.
+[[https://www.narsol.org/contact-us/|No affiliate at present. If you would like to start an affiliate or your organization would like to be an affiliate, contact NARSOL for details\\ 888-997-7765.\\ Email NARSOL]]
- <font inherit/inherit;;inherit;;inherit font-weight: bold;>Other helpful state advocacy groups:</font>
+=== Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
-[[https://micitizensforjustice.com/|https://micitizensforjustice.com/]]\\
+[[https://micitizensforjustice.com/|https://micitizensforjustice.com/]]
-[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/michigan/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/michigan/]]
 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
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 === Other helpful information ===
-[[https://www.aclumich.org/en/news/basic-facts-about-michigans-sex-offender-registry|https://www.aclumich.org/en/news/basic-facts-about-michigans-sex-offender-registry]]\\
+[[https://www.aclumich.org/en/news/basic-facts-about-michigans-sex-offender-registry|https://www.aclumich.org/en/news/basic-facts-about-michigans-sex-offender-registry]]
-[[http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/20171003/sex-offender-registry-rules-to-change|http://www.hollandsentinel.com/news/20171003/sex-offender-registry-rules-to-change]]