Barry County Sex Offender Registry

Barry County sex offenders are listed on Michigan's Public Sex Offender Registry, a free database maintained by the Michigan State Police. You can search for registered sex offenders in Barry County by name, address, or zip code. Local registration is handled by the Barry County Sheriff's Office in Hastings. The Michigan PSOR is updated as registrants report changes, keeping residents informed about who is registered in their community across Hastings and all parts of Barry County.

Barry County Sex Offender Registry Search

The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry search tool is the primary way to find registered sex offenders in Barry County. The tool is free. You can filter by county, enter a zip code, or search by name. Results include each registrant's name, photo, current address, offense details, and tier classification. The database is maintained by the Michigan State Police and updated as registrants report required changes in person to local law enforcement.

Barry County is a southwestern Michigan county with a population of around 62,000. Its county seat is Hastings, where the Barry County Sheriff's Office is located at 1212 W. State St. The sheriff's office website is at barrycounty.org. You can reach them by phone at 269-948-4800 or fax at 269-948-4883. The sheriff's office handles all local sex offender registration for the county.

The image below is from the Barry County Sheriff's Office website at barrycounty.org.

The Barry County Sheriff's Office processes sex offender registrations and works with the Michigan State Police to keep the public registry accurate and current.

How Registration Works in Barry County

Michigan law under MCL 28.721 et seq. (SORA) requires all persons convicted of qualifying sex offenses to register with local law enforcement. In Barry County, that means going to the Barry County Sheriff's Office in Hastings. Under MCL 28.723, a person must register before or at release from custody, or within three business days of moving to Michigan or changing their address within the state. The sheriff's office at 1212 W. State St., Hastings, MI 49058 is the designated registration site for all of Barry County.

When you register, bring a valid government-issued photo ID, proof of your current residence, and vehicle information. The initial registration fee is $50. Annual renewal is also $50. The total lifetime cap is $550. Once registered, any change in address, vehicle, school enrollment, or other required information must be reported in person within three business days, under MCL 28.725. Calling in or mailing updates does not satisfy the in-person requirement.

Failure to comply with registration requirements is a crime in Michigan. Under MCL 28.729, a first violation carries up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine. A second violation means up to seven years and a $10,000 fine. A third or later offense can bring up to ten years of imprisonment and a $10,000 fine. The Barry County Sheriff's Office and the Michigan State Police monitor compliance in the county.

Note: MCL 28.728 requires the Michigan State Police to make registry information available to the public, which is why the PSOR is free and open to anyone.

Tier System and Barry County Sex Offenders

Michigan's three-tier classification system under MCL 28.725a determines registration duration and verification frequency for all sex offenders, including those in Barry County. The tiers are based on the offense of conviction, not on local assessments or subjective evaluations. Tier I covers lower-level crimes like fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520e. Tier I offenders verify once per year and remain on the public list for 15 years.

Tier II covers offenses like second-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520c. These registrants verify every six months and stay listed for 25 years. Tier III is for the most serious sex crimes, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520b. Tier III offenders verify every three months and are on the registry for life. Every profile on the Barry County section of the PSOR displays the tier, along with the registrant's current photo, address, and offense record. Michigan has roughly 45,000 registered sex offenders statewide, with Barry County accounting for a share consistent with its 62,000-person population.

Other Criminal Record Tools for Barry County

Sex offender searches are free through the PSOR, but other tools charge fees for broader records access. The Michigan ICHAT system costs $10 per search and returns statewide criminal conviction history. ICHAT covers all felonies and misdemeanors in Michigan, not just sex offenses. For people currently under Department of Corrections supervision, the OTIS database shows custody and parole status. Court records for Barry County cases are available through the local circuit court in Hastings or through MiCOURT.

For searches that cross state lines, the National Sex Offender Public Website checks all fifty state registries at once. It is free and useful if you want to confirm whether someone who recently moved to Barry County is registered in their prior state. 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. The PSOR contact form is also available online for questions or reports about specific registrants.

Reporting Concerns in Barry County

If you believe a registered sex offender in Barry County is not complying with their registration requirements, contact the Barry County Sheriff's Office at 269-948-4800. You can also reach the Michigan State Police if the concern involves a statewide pattern or if local channels are not responsive. The MSP SOR Unit at psors@michigan.gov handles statewide compliance issues and can coordinate with local law enforcement when needed. Barry County residents who suspect a sex offense is occurring, or who have concerns about a registrant's behavior, should call 911 or the non-emergency line for the sheriff's office.

Under MCL 28.728c, a sex offender who has been on the registry for a qualifying period may petition the court to be removed from the public registry if they meet specific conditions. This is a court process and is not handled by the sheriff's office. If you are a registrant with questions about removal eligibility, consult an attorney familiar with Michigan's SORA statute.

Cities in Barry County

No cities in Barry County currently have the population needed for a dedicated page on this site. To search for sex offenders in Hastings, Middleville, Delton, or anywhere else in Barry County, use the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry and search by city or zip code.

Nearby Counties

Barry County sits in southwestern Michigan between Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. Browse sex offender records for surrounding counties below.