Baraga County Sex Offenders

Baraga County sex offenders are listed in Michigan's Public Sex Offender Registry, a free statewide database maintained by the Michigan State Police. Anyone can search the registry to find registered sex offenders living or working in Baraga County. Registration for Baraga County residents takes place at the Baraga County Sheriff's Office in L'Anse, or at the Michigan State Police post that serves the area. The Michigan PSOR reflects current registrant data and is updated as offenders report required changes.

Searching the Baraga County Sex Offender Registry

To find sex offenders in Baraga County, use the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry search tool. Select Baraga County from the county filter or enter a local zip code to narrow the results. Each registrant profile shows a current photo, full legal name, home address, offense details, and tier level. The database is available at no cost and is updated in near real time as registrants submit required changes to the sheriff or state police.

Baraga County is one of Michigan's smaller Upper Peninsula counties, with a population of roughly 8,000. Its county seat is L'Anse. The county's relatively small size means its registrant list is shorter than most Lower Peninsula counties, but the same state rules apply. Every person required to register under Michigan's Sex Offenders Registration Act appears on the statewide registry, regardless of where in Michigan they live.

The Baraga County Sheriff's Office is at 12 N. 3rd St. in L'Anse, MI 49946. The office phone is 906-524-6177. Registrants who have questions about the process or who need to update their information should call first to confirm current office hours.

The Michigan State Police operates the PSOR system shown below, which covers all of Baraga County's registered sex offenders. The image below is from mspsor.com.

This is the primary tool for finding Baraga County sex offenders and is kept current by the Michigan State Police.

Registration Rules for Baraga County

Michigan's Sex Offenders Registration Act (SORA), codified at MCL 28.721 et seq., governs all sex offender registration in Michigan, including Baraga County. Under MCL 28.723, any person convicted of a covered sex offense must register. This must happen before or at release from custody, or within three business days of establishing a residence in Michigan or moving to a new address within the state.

In Baraga County, registration is handled at the Sheriff's Office in L'Anse. The local Michigan State Police post that serves Baraga County can also assist if the sheriff's office is unavailable. Either location can accept a registration. At registration, bring a valid photo ID, proof of address, and vehicle information. The required fee is $50 at initial registration, with $50 per year for renewals and a $550 lifetime cap. Under MCL 28.725, any change in address, vehicle, school, or work must be reported in person within three business days.

Non-compliance with registration requirements is a criminal offense. Under MCL 28.729, a first violation can lead to up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine. A second violation brings up to seven years and a $10,000 fine. A third or later violation can result in up to ten years behind bars and a $10,000 fine. Baraga County law enforcement takes compliance seriously, and the small, tight-knit community makes non-compliance more visible than in urban counties.

Note: The Michigan State Police post serving Baraga County can assist with registration if the sheriff's office is not open or if a registrant has questions about the process.

Tier Classification in Baraga County

Every registered sex offender in Michigan is placed in one of three tiers based on the offense of conviction. This is done by the Michigan State Police at the time of registration. Tier I, for lower-level offenses like fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520e, requires annual verification and 15 years on the public registry. Tier II, covering mid-level crimes like second-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520c, requires verification every six months and 25 years of registration.

Tier III is the most serious category. It includes crimes like first-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520b, which often involves penetration and aggravating factors such as a very young victim. Tier III registrants must verify every three months and remain on the public registry for life. In Baraga County, each registrant profile on the PSOR shows the tier, so anyone searching can quickly see the seriousness of the offense and the person's verification schedule.

Other Record Resources for Baraga County

The sex offender registry covers only one type of record. For a broader criminal background check, the Michigan ICHAT tool costs $10 per search and returns statewide conviction history for all offense types. For people currently under MDOC supervision, the OTIS database shows current custody and parole status.

Court case records tied to Baraga County are handled by the local circuit court in L'Anse. The MiCOURT case search portal gives you online access to many state court records. For multi-state searches, the National Sex Offender Public Website searches all fifty state registries simultaneously. To contact the Michigan State Police SOR Unit, call (517) 241-1806, email psors@michigan.gov, or write to P.O. Box 30634, Lansing, MI 48909-0634. Their online contact form is also available for questions or to report registry concerns.

Cities in Baraga County

No cities in Baraga County have a large enough population for a dedicated page on this site. To search for sex offenders in L'Anse, Baraga, or other communities in the county, visit the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry and enter a city name or zip code.

Nearby Counties

Baraga County is in the Upper Peninsula's Keweenaw Bay area. Browse sex offender registry data for neighboring counties below.