Southfield Sex Offenders

Searching for registered sex offenders in Southfield starts with the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry. The registry is maintained by the Michigan State Police and covers all offenders who live, work, or attend school in Southfield. This page covers how to search the registry, where sex offenders register locally at the Southfield Police Department, and what Michigan law says about registration requirements.

Where to Register in Southfield

Southfield sex offenders register in person at the Southfield Police Department. The department operates around the clock, and the Records Bureau handles registration documents during business hours. Under Michigan's Sex Offenders Registration Act at MCL 28.723, any person convicted of a listed sex offense must register within three business days of moving to Southfield, starting a job here, or enrolling in school in the city.

The Records Bureau at the Southfield Police Department handles registration paperwork, including initial registration, address changes, and annual verification. When an offender reports to register, they must bring a valid Michigan ID or driver's license, proof of their current address, and vehicle information. Fingerprints and a photograph are taken on site. The department also provides public crime data through CrimeMapping.com. The initial registration fee is $50, and an annual $50 fee applies each year after that.

Any offender who fails to register on time faces serious consequences. Under MCL 28.729, a first violation can result in up to four years in prison. A second violation carries up to seven years, and a third or later violation can mean up to ten years. Courts take non-compliance seriously, and the Southfield Police Department actively monitors registered offenders in the city.

Search Southfield Sex Offender Registry

The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry at mspsor.com is the main public tool for finding sex offenders in Southfield. The site is free. No account or login is needed. You can search by the person's name, a street address in Southfield, a zip code, or use the radius search to see all offenders within a set distance of any address.

Search results for Southfield offenders show name, current address, a current photo, physical description, offense details, and tier classification. The PSOR also shows vehicle information including make, model, color, and license plate number. This level of detail helps residents check whether someone they are concerned about is registered and where they are living in Southfield. The site also displays a list of incarcerated offenders and those currently out of compliance with registration rules.

The PSOR homepage at mspsor.com is the entry point for all Southfield sex offender searches.

The Michigan PSOR homepage provides free public access to registered sex offender data for Southfield and all of Oakland County.

For additional background information, use ICHAT from the Michigan State Police. ICHAT lets you run a full criminal history check on any person using their name and date of birth. It pulls conviction records from courts across Michigan, which can supplement what you find on the PSOR. The MiCOURT Case Search tool is another useful resource, letting you look up case records from the 46th District Court in Southfield and the Oakland County Circuit Court. The OTIS system tracks people currently on parole or probation in Michigan.

SORA Tiers and Southfield Offenders

Michigan law divides registered sex offenders into three tiers under MCL 28.725a. The tier an offender is assigned to depends on the offense they were convicted of. Each tier sets how long they must stay on the registry and how often they must verify their information with local law enforcement like the Southfield Police Department.

Tier I covers lower-level offenses, such as Criminal Sexual Conduct 4th Degree under MCL 750.520e involving an adult victim. Tier I offenders register for 15 years and verify once a year during their birth month. Tier II covers offenses of greater severity including Criminal Sexual Conduct 2nd Degree under MCL 750.520c and child exploitation crimes. These offenders register for 25 years and verify twice per year. Tier III is for the most serious crimes, including Criminal Sexual Conduct 1st Degree under MCL 750.520b. Tier III means lifetime registration with quarterly verification check-ins.

Michigan has about 45,000 registered sex offenders statewide. Oakland County, where Southfield is located, is one of the more populous counties and holds a notable share of those registrations. Offenders who try to hide an address change or skip a verification appointment face felony charges. Southfield law enforcement checks compliance regularly in cooperation with the Michigan State Police SOR Unit.

Southfield Sex Offender Resources

Southfield residents have several tools to help them stay informed about registered sex offenders in the area. The PSOR email alert system at mspsor.com lets you enter your home or work address and choose a radius. You will receive an email notification when a new offender registers within that area. Alerts come from notifications@icrimewatch.net. You can register multiple addresses under one email account.

The National Sex Offender Public Website at nsopw.gov covers all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories. If you want to check whether someone from Southfield has moved to another state and whether they registered there, NSOPW is the right tool. The Michigan State Police SOR Unit at (517) 241-1806 or psors@michigan.gov can answer questions about the registry. They are open Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The PSOR contact page has an online form as well.

The PSOR's OTIS search page is shown below, displaying offender tracking data available through the Michigan Department of Corrections.

OTIS tracks parolees and probationers in Michigan, including those in Southfield and Oakland County, and is a useful supplement to the PSOR.

The ACLU of Michigan has published information about SORA rights and legal challenges at aclumich.org/en/sora. This resource can help offenders or their families understand what the law requires and what legal options may exist.

Oakland County Sex Offender Registry

Southfield is part of Oakland County. The Southfield Police Department handles local sex offender registration and coordinates with the Oakland County Sheriff's Office. The county page has more detail on registration across the county, Oakland County law enforcement contacts, and additional resources for residents.

View Oakland County Sex Offender Registry

Nearby Cities

These qualifying Michigan cities in and around Oakland County also have sex offender registry pages.

• Troy (Oakland County)
• Farmington Hills (Oakland County)
• Rochester Hills (Oakland County)
• Waterford Township (Oakland County)