Canton Township Sex Offenders
Canton Township sex offenders are included in the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry, the statewide database maintained by the Michigan State Police. Canton Township is in Wayne County and has its own police department that handles sex offender registration for residents within its borders. You can search the public registry online for free to find registered offenders in Canton Township by name, address, or map radius. This guide explains how to use the search tools, where registration takes place locally, and what Michigan's three-tier system means for offenders in the area.
Canton Township Overview
Where Canton Township Offenders Register
Sex offenders who live or work in Canton Township register at the Canton Township Police Department. The department is a full-service agency with uniformed patrol, an investigations division, and ordinance enforcement units. Registration is handled through the department's records or investigations section. Under MCL 28.723, all registered offenders must appear in person at the law enforcement agency covering their address. This applies to new registrations, address changes, and required verification check-ins.
| Department | Canton Township Police Department |
|---|---|
| Website | canton-mi.org |
| Township | Canton Township, Wayne County, MI |
| District Court | 35th District Court (serves Canton, Wayne, and Westland) |
| MSP SOR Unit | (517) 241-1806 |
The Canton Township Police Department coordinates with the Michigan State Police to keep the statewide registry current. Any change to a registered address, vehicle, phone number, or email must be reported within three business days. Changes to employer or school information also require in-person reporting. Some updates, like vehicle changes or new phone numbers, can be submitted by mail or drop-off at the department.
The initial registration fee is $50 under state law. The annual verification fee is another $50, with a lifetime cap of $550. Of each payment, $30 goes to a state fund and $20 goes to the registering agency. Offenders with financial hardship can request a 90-day fee waiver. If the local department is not available, registration can also be done at any Michigan State Police post.
Note: Any offender planning to move out of Michigan must report the move to their registration agency at least three business days before leaving. Moving out of the country requires 21 days' advance notice.
Searching for Sex Offenders in Canton Township
Use the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry at mspsor.com to look up sex offenders in Canton Township. The registry is free and no account is required. You can search by name, street address, zip code, or by setting a radius around any location. Canton Township zip codes include 48187 and 48188. Entering those will show registered offenders tied to those areas. Each listing includes the person's name, photo, tier, offense history, known address, and vehicle details.
The PSOR also has a direct search page at mspsor.com/Home/Search. From there, you can view a full list of all published offenders or filter by those who are incarcerated or non-compliant. The email alert feature is worth using. Set up an alert at your home or work address and you will be notified when a registered offender moves into your selected radius. Radius options range from 0.25 to 5 miles. Alerts are free and sent to the email you register.
For a more thorough background check on any individual, ICHAT at michigan.gov/ichat gives you Michigan criminal conviction history for $10 per search. OTIS at mdocweb.state.mi.us shows current and former state prisoners. The MiCOURT case search tool at courts.michigan.gov/case-search provides free access to court case records, including cases handled by the 35th District Court in Canton.
The Michigan PSOR search page is where you look up Canton Township sex offenders by name or address.
The search tool supports radius searches, so you can find all registered offenders within any distance of a Canton Township address.
Michigan SORA: Tiers and Requirements
Michigan's Sex Offenders Registration Act, at MCL 28.721 et seq., has been the legal framework for sex offender registration in Michigan since 1994. It was substantially amended in 2021. The law assigns every registered offender to one of three tiers based on their offense. Tier I covers lower-risk offenses and requires 15 years of registration with one verification per year. Tier II covers mid-range offenses and requires 25 years with two verifications per year. Tier III covers the most serious offenses and requires lifetime registration with quarterly in-person verification.
Canton Township offenders appear on the same public registry as all other Michigan offenders. Michigan has around 45,000 registered sex offenders statewide. Failure to verify on time is treated as a violation under MCL 28.729. A missed verification is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 93 days in jail. A failure to register at all is a felony, with first-offense penalties of up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine. Repeat violations carry higher penalties.
Certain offenders may become eligible to leave the registry early. Tier I offenders can petition after 10 years under MCL 28.728c if they have completed their sentence and supervision and have no new convictions. Tier II offenders must wait 25 years. Petitions are filed in the circuit court of the original conviction. A hearing is scheduled after the prosecutor is served with notice. If the court approves, the Michigan State Police removes the person from the registry.
Canton Township Registry Resources
The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov searches registries across all 50 states at once. It is a free tool from the U.S. Department of Justice. If someone moves from Canton Township to another state, NSOPW is the best way to track their registration. It covers most U.S. territories as well. Use it along with the Michigan PSOR when you want a complete multi-state search.
To report errors in registry data or get answers about a specific offender record, contact the MSP SOR Unit at (517) 241-1806 or psors@michigan.gov. You can also use the online form at mspsor.com/Home/Contact. The unit's mailing address is P.O. Box 30634, Lansing, MI 48909-0634. Office hours are 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. If an offender's address looks wrong, contact the Canton Township Police Department as the local agency first.
The State Bar of Michigan can connect you with a criminal defense attorney who handles SORA matters, including removal petitions and compliance questions. Michigan Legal Help has free online resources covering sex offender law, petition procedures, and what rights offenders and community members have under Michigan law.
MiCOURT case search gives you access to court records from the 35th District Court and Wayne County Circuit Court, including cases related to Canton Township sex offenses.
Court records through MiCOURT are free and show case status, docket entries, and warrant information for cases handled in Wayne County courts.
Wayne County Sex Offender Records
Canton Township is in Wayne County. Sex offender registrations from Canton Township are part of the Wayne County-wide registry data and the statewide Michigan PSOR. For information about Wayne County sheriff resources, other county-level agencies, and related links, visit the Wayne County sex offender records page.
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