Rochester Hills Sex Offender Registry
Rochester Hills residents can search for registered sex offenders through the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry. The registry covers all offenders who live, work, or attend school in Rochester Hills, Oakland County. This page explains where sex offenders register in the city, how to use state and national search tools, and what Michigan law requires for ongoing registration.
Rochester Hills Overview
Sex Offender Registration in Rochester Hills
Sex offenders who live, work, or attend school in Rochester Hills register at the Rochester Hills Police Substation or at the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. The substation is located at 750 Barclay Circle. Under Michigan's Sex Offenders Registration Act at MCL 28.723, registration must occur in person within three business days of establishing a new address, job, or school enrollment in Rochester Hills.
| Agency | Rochester Hills Police Substation |
|---|---|
| Address | 750 Barclay Circle Rochester Hills, MI 48307 |
| Phone | 248-537-3530 |
| City Hall | 1000 Rochester Hills Drive |
| Website | rochesterhills.org |
| Also Register At | Oakland County Sheriff's Office |
| District Court | 52nd District Court, Division 2 (Rochester) |
The 52nd District Court, Division 2, is located at 700 Barclay Circle in Rochester Hills. This court handles criminal cases originating from Rochester Hills and the surrounding area. If you need court records from a sex offense case filed in Rochester Hills, this is the right court. The Oakland County Circuit Court handles felony cases and appeals from district court in Oakland County.
When an offender checks in at the Rochester Hills Police Substation, they bring a Michigan ID or driver's license, proof of current address, and details about any cars they own. A photo and fingerprints are taken at registration. The initial fee is $50. Annual verification also carries a $50 fee, up to a $550 lifetime maximum. Offenders who miss a registration deadline face felony charges under MCL 28.729.
How to Search Rochester Hills Sex Offenders
The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry at mspsor.com is the best tool for searching registered sex offenders in Rochester Hills. It is free to use and does not require an account. You can search by the offender's name, a Rochester Hills street address, a specific zip code, or a radius around any location in the city.
When you run an address search in Rochester Hills, the PSOR returns a list and a map of all registered offenders within your chosen radius. Each result shows the offender's full name, current address, photo, physical description, tier level, offense history, and vehicle details. You can sign up for free email alerts to get notified when a new offender registers near your home or your child's school. The alerts system is at mspsor.com and uses the email notifications@icrimewatch.net.
The PSOR search interface makes it easy to look up offenders by name or address in Rochester Hills and across Oakland County.
Use the Michigan PSOR search page to find offenders in Rochester Hills by name, address, or map radius.
Two more tools are worth using. ICHAT from the Michigan State Police lets you run a full criminal history check on a person by name and date of birth. It pulls data from court records across Michigan. MiCOURT Case Search gives you direct access to case records from the 52nd District Court in Rochester Hills and the Oakland County Circuit Court. Both tools are free or very low cost.
Michigan SORA: What It Means in Rochester Hills
Michigan's Sex Offenders Registration Act, codified at MCL 28.721 et seq., is the legal foundation for all sex offender registration in the state. The Michigan State Police enforces the law and maintains the statewide registry. Every registered offender in Rochester Hills is subject to the same state requirements, regardless of which city they live in.
Tier I offenders committed lower-level crimes and register for 15 years. They verify their information once a year during the month they were born. Tier II offenders committed more serious offenses under statutes like MCL 750.520c (CSC 2nd Degree) and must register for 25 years, verifying twice per year. Tier III covers the worst offenses, including Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st Degree under MCL 750.520b. Tier III means lifetime registration with quarterly verification every three months starting from the birth month.
Every offender must report changes in address, employment, and school enrollment within three business days. Plans to move out of state require notice three business days ahead. Moving to another country requires 21 days notice. Rochester Hills is in Oakland County, one of Michigan's most populous counties. Oakland County offenders represent a significant share of the roughly 45,000 registered sex offenders across the state.
Note: Some offenders previously classified under lifetime registration may be reclassified following a 2024 federal court ruling. Check the PSOR for the current tier status of any specific offender in Rochester Hills.
Resources for Rochester Hills Residents
The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov links all 50 state registries. Use it to check whether someone who left Rochester Hills registered in another state. The site is run by the U.S. Department of Justice and is free to use. Michigan's registry is included and updated regularly.
The Michigan State Police SOR Unit answers questions about registration requirements and registry records. Call (517) 241-1806 Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, or email psors@michigan.gov. The PSOR contact page has an online form for tips or general questions. The OTIS system from the Michigan Department of Corrections tracks people on parole and probation in Michigan, including those originally from Rochester Hills or Oakland County. OTIS is a good tool if you want to know whether someone currently under supervision has a Rochester Hills connection.
The Michigan court case search screen is shown below for reference when researching offenders through the court system.
MiCOURT Case Search gives access to case records from the 52nd District Court in Rochester Hills and Oakland County courts.
For legal information about SORA rights, the ACLU of Michigan has a dedicated resource at aclumich.org/en/sora. This is useful for offenders or family members who want to understand what the law allows and what recent court decisions have changed.
Oakland County Sex Offender Registry
Rochester Hills is part of Oakland County. Sex offender registrations for the city go through the Rochester Hills Police Substation and the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. The county page covers registration across all of Oakland County and provides contacts and resources for the broader area.
Nearby Cities
These qualifying cities in Oakland County also have sex offender registry pages.
- Troy (Oakland County)
- Farmington Hills (Oakland County)
- Southfield (Oakland County)
- Waterford Township (Oakland County)