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Michigan Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
What information must registrants provide?
How frequently must they register?
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
7 days to register “ name and address of any place of temporary lodging”
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
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?
http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-28-728a
http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-750-520b
http://legislature.mi.gov/doc.aspx?mcl-750-145a
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
What are the state civil commitment laws?
N/A
What is the age of consent?
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
According to the ACLU of Michigan, you can vote if you have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony in the state, provided you currently are incarcerated. The right to vote is instantly restored upon release from prison. Individuals on parole or probation are permitted to vote as well.
https://felonvoting.procon.org/sourcefiles/michigan-felony-voter-registration-2017.pdf
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
How does the state’s legislative process
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/publications/studentguide.pdf
http://also https://www.michigan.gov/som/0,4669,7-192-29701_29704-2836--,00.html
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
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
H Judiciary
http://house.mi.gov/MHRPublic/CommitteeInfo.aspx?comkey=429
S Judiciary
http://www.senate.michigan.gov/committee/judiciary.html
H Law and Justice