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Michigan’s registry laws are codified at Chapter 28 of the Michigan Compiled Laws (MCL 28.721–28.736).
Michigan Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
Section 28.723(1)
What information must be provided?
Section 28.727(1), (2)
How frequently must information be verified? And for how long?
Sections 28.725 and 28.725a(3)
Does the state categorize by levels/tiers?
Tiers, Section 28.722(q), (r), (s), (t), (u), (v)
Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels?
No.
Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who?
Is there a registration fee?
Section 28.725a(6)
Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends?
Need information.
Is there a process for removal from the registry?
What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the state?
Section 28.724(6)
What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
Section 28.724(6)
State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration
What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?
Sections 28.728(a), 750.145(a), and 750.520(b)
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
Section 750.520n(1)
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
Yes, Section 769.8(1), 769.9(2) and (3), 769.10(2), 769.11(2)
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 771.3(1)
What are the state civil commitment laws?
N/A
What is the age of consent?
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.
Section 750.520e(1)(a), (1)(f)
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Section 750.520e(1)(a)
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
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.usvotefoundation.org/voting-rights-restoration/michigan
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
How is the state’s legislature organized?
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/publications/studentguide.pdf
https://legislature.mi.gov/Publications/HowBillBecomesLaw.pdf
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-328-1931-LXXVI
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(sqmnjxdge3zd4t0o20y2zqs4))/mileg.aspx?page=Home
Best keywords are:
Sex Offender registration; sexual offense; sex offender
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(n1ywpy5cmnadjdtzuughhqv3))/mileg.aspx?page=Register
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(kdxnbmxrnpqe0h12qdjwkcey))/mileg.aspx?page=AboutNotification
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/(S(sqmnjxdge3zd4t0o20y2zqs4))/mileg.aspx?page=Bills
What are the important legislative committees for our issues?
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
NARSOL state affiliate website or blog:
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
None at this time.