Gratiot County Sex Offenders

Gratiot County sex offender records are maintained on the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry, a free statewide database run by the Michigan State Police. You can search registered sex offenders in Gratiot County by name, address, or zip code using the PSOR portal at mspsor.com. Local registration and verification check-ins are handled in person at the Gratiot County Sheriff's Office on East Center Street in Ithaca. This page covers the registry, what registration requires under Michigan law, and how to contact local and state officials with questions or concerns about sex offender compliance in Gratiot County.

Gratiot County Sex Offender Registry Search

The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry search portal is the right tool for searching registered sex offenders in Gratiot County. It's free and available at any time. You can search by a person's name, by a street address or zip code in Ithaca, Alma, or St. Louis, or by selecting Gratiot County from the county filter drop-down. The registry is updated continuously as registrants report changes to the Gratiot County Sheriff's Office, so the results generally reflect current information.

Each profile in the PSOR shows the person's full legal name, a photo, their home address and any secondary addresses, vehicle information, tier level, and the offense category that required registration. Gratiot County has a population of roughly 42,000. The number of active registrants in the county is modest, but all are part of the statewide system and searchable through the PSOR. The county includes both rural townships and small urban centers, and registrants may be found throughout the area.

For general information about the Michigan sex offender registry or to contact the state SOR team, visit mspsor.com or use the contact form at mspsor.com/Home/Contact.

The PSOR search page at mspsor.com is the official source for Gratiot County registered sex offender data.

Gratiot County Sheriff and Registration Process

The Gratiot County Sheriff's Office handles all sex offender registration in the county. The office is at 226 E. Center Street, Ithaca, MI 48847. The main phone number is 989-875-5214 and the fax is 989-875-5219. Sheriff Michael Morris leads the department. All registrants must appear in person for their initial registration and for all required updates. Registration cannot be done by phone, online, or by mail.

When registering, bring a valid government-issued photo ID, documentation showing your current home address, and vehicle information for any vehicle you own or use on a regular basis. Internet identifiers, including email addresses and social media usernames, must also be disclosed. If any of your registered information changes, such as a new address, a new vehicle, a change in school enrollment, or a new email address, you must report that change in person at the sheriff's office within three business days. This timeline applies from the day the change occurs, not the day you remember it.

The initial registration fee is $50. Annual renewals cost $50 per year. There is a $550 lifetime cap. Registrants who have paid the maximum no longer owe annual fees but must still appear on schedule for their tier-based verification appointments. Tier I registrants verify once a year. Tier II verify every six months. Tier III registrants verify every 90 days at the sheriff's office on Center Street.

Note: Registrants in Gratiot County who change their address must report the new address within three business days even if they are temporarily staying somewhere while looking for permanent housing.

Registration Law in Gratiot County

Michigan's Sex Offenders Registration Act, starting at MCL 28.721, governs registration statewide, including in Gratiot County. Under MCL 28.723, anyone convicted of a qualifying sex offense must register with local law enforcement. The obligation begins before or at the time of release from custody for those who were incarcerated, or within three business days of moving to Michigan or changing an in-state address. People moving to the Ithaca area from elsewhere in Michigan or from another state must register at the Gratiot County Sheriff's Office within that window.

MCL 28.725 defines what information must be kept current. All home and secondary addresses, employer location, school enrollment status, vehicle descriptions, and internet identifiers must be accurate at all times. Changes must be reported in person within three business days of occurring. This is not a formality. The law is enforced, and violations carry felony penalties under MCL 28.729. A first offense can bring up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine. A second offense raises the maximum to seven years and $10,000. Third and later violations carry up to ten years and $10,000.

Gratiot County's 29th Circuit Court in Ithaca handles felony-level prosecution for registration violations. The circuit court is the venue for cases involving failure to register, failure to update, or related crimes within the county's jurisdiction.

Tier Levels in Gratiot County

Under MCL 28.725a, the Michigan State Police assigns each registered sex offender to one of three tiers when they first register. Tier I applies to lower-level offenses, including fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520e. Tier I registrants verify annually and remain on the registry for 15 years. Tier II covers offenses of moderate severity such as second-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520c. These registrants verify every six months and remain listed for 25 years.

Tier III is for the most serious convictions. First-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520b, which includes cases involving penetration along with aggravating factors such as a victim under 13 years of age, use of a weapon, or causing serious bodily harm, results in Tier III classification. Tier III registrants verify their information every 90 days and are on the public registry for life. The Gratiot County Sheriff's Office has no authority to change a tier assignment. That determination is made at the state level by the Michigan State Police. Questions about tier classification must be directed to the MSP SOR Unit in Lansing.

Additional Ways to Research Gratiot County Offenders

Beyond the PSOR, several tools are available for broader research into criminal history in Gratiot County. The Michigan Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) shows people currently under Michigan Department of Corrections supervision, including those on parole or probation. If you are looking into someone recently released from a Michigan state prison and possibly living in Gratiot County, OTIS can tell you whether they are under active supervision.

The Michigan State Police runs ICHAT, the Internet Criminal History Access Tool. A $10 search returns a full Michigan conviction record covering all felonies and misdemeanors across the state. Court records for Gratiot County cases are maintained by the 29th Circuit Court in Ithaca. Statewide searches can be run through MiCOURT Case Search. The National Sex Offender Public Website is a free tool that searches all fifty state registries simultaneously, which is useful for checking out-of-state registration history.

Reporting Concerns in Gratiot County

If you have reason to believe a registered sex offender in Gratiot County is not meeting their registration obligations, contact the Gratiot County Sheriff's Office at 989-875-5214. For emergencies, call 911. Non-compliance complaints are investigated locally and can lead to felony charges if the evidence supports prosecution.

For statewide registry matters, the Michigan State Police SOR Unit can be reached at (517) 241-1806 or psors@michigan.gov. The PSOR contact page at mspsor.com/Home/Contact is available for reporting suspected registry violations or disputing information in a listing. FOIA requests for Gratiot County law enforcement records should be submitted in writing to the Gratiot County Sheriff's Office at 226 E. Center Street, Ithaca, MI 48847.

Cities in Gratiot County

Gratiot County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for dedicated city pages on this site. To find registered sex offenders in specific communities within Gratiot County, including Alma, Ithaca, St. Louis, or Ashley, use the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry at mspsor.com. Search by city name or zip code to narrow results to any part of the county.

Nearby Counties

Gratiot County is in central Michigan, surrounded by several mid-Lower Peninsula counties. View sex offender registry data for neighboring counties below.