Search Hillsdale County Sex Offenders

Hillsdale County sex offender records are part of the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry, a free statewide database managed by the Michigan State Police. You can search for registered sex offenders in Hillsdale County by name, address, or zip code through the PSOR at mspsor.com. Registration is handled in person at the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office on West Fayette Street. This page explains how to access the registry, what Michigan law requires of registered sex offenders in the county, and how to report non-compliance or get help from local and state officials.

Hillsdale County Sex Offender Registry

The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry search portal is the primary resource for finding registered sex offenders in Hillsdale County. It is free to use and powered by the Michigan State Police. You can search by name, by a local address or zip code, or by selecting Hillsdale County from the county filter. The database is updated in near real time as registrants report changes to local law enforcement, so results generally reflect current status rather than outdated records.

Each registry profile includes the person's full name, a photograph, their registered home address, any secondary addresses, vehicle details, tier classification, and the offense type that triggered registration. Hillsdale County has a population of roughly 46,000 and includes the city of Hillsdale, as well as communities like Jonesville, Litchfield, and Camden. The county covers a largely rural area of southern Michigan near the Indiana and Ohio borders, and registrants are distributed across the townships and small towns throughout the county.

The Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office website at hillsdalecounty.com has department contact details and general information about local law enforcement services.

The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry at mspsor.com is the official tool for searching Hillsdale County sex offender data.

Hillsdale County Sheriff Registration Office

All sex offender registration in Hillsdale County is handled by the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office at 165 W. Fayette Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242. The main phone number is 517-437-7317 and the fax is 517-437-5656. Sheriff Scott Hodshire leads the department. Registrants must appear in person at the Fayette Street office for all initial registrations, scheduled verifications, and information updates. There is no option to register remotely or submit changes by any method other than in-person appearance.

At the time of registration, bring a government-issued photo ID, proof of your current home address, and vehicle documentation including make, model, year, color, and license plate for any vehicle you own or use regularly. Internet identifiers, including email addresses and social media account names, must also be reported. Any change in any registered information must be reported in person within three business days of the change, per MCL 28.725. This includes changes to your home address, secondary addresses, vehicles, employer, school enrollment, or online identifiers.

The initial registration fee is $50. Annual renewal fees are $50 each year. Total fees are capped at $550 over a lifetime. After reaching the cap, no more fees are owed, but verification appearances remain mandatory on schedule. Tier I registrants come in once a year. Tier II registrants check in every six months. Tier III registrants are required to appear every 90 days.

Note: Hillsdale County borders Indiana, and registrants who travel across state lines for extended periods may have additional reporting obligations in the states they visit.

Michigan Sex Offender Law and Hillsdale County

Michigan's Sex Offenders Registration Act, codified beginning at MCL 28.721, applies to every registrant in the state. Under MCL 28.723, anyone convicted of a qualifying sex offense must register before or at release from custody, or within three business days of moving into Michigan or changing an in-state address. For people relocating to Hillsdale County from another Michigan county or from Indiana or Ohio, the three-day window starts when they establish a local address.

MCL 28.725 defines what information must be kept accurate and current. All home and secondary addresses, employer location, school enrollment, vehicle details, and internet identifiers must be reported and kept up to date. Changes must be made in person within three business days. The statute does not allow for grace periods or exceptions based on circumstances. Under MCL 28.728c, the Michigan State Police is responsible for maintaining the central registry and ensuring it reflects the information collected locally by county sheriffs. Hillsdale County's sheriff feeds updates directly to the state system each time a registrant appears.

Consequences for non-compliance are set by MCL 28.729. A first violation for failing to register or update carries up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine. A second violation raises those maximums to seven years and $10,000. Third and later violations bring up to ten years and a $10,000 fine. These are felony charges prosecuted in county circuit court.

Tier Classification in Hillsdale County

Under MCL 28.725a, every registered sex offender in Michigan is assigned to one of three tiers based on the offense they were convicted of. Tier I covers lower-level crimes, including fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520e. Tier I registrants verify once a year and remain on the public registry for 15 years. After the registration period ends, they may petition for removal if they meet the legal requirements set by state law.

Tier II covers offenses of intermediate severity, such as second-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520c. Tier II registrants verify every six months and remain listed for 25 years. Tier III is reserved for the most serious convictions. First-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520b, which typically involves forced or coerced penetration along with aggravating factors like a young victim, a dangerous weapon, or serious bodily harm, places a person in Tier III. Tier III registrants verify every 90 days and are on the public registry for life. The Michigan State Police sets tier status based strictly on the offense of conviction. The Hillsdale County Sheriff has no authority to change a tier assignment.

Other Record Resources in Hillsdale County

Several tools can help supplement the PSOR for research in Hillsdale County. The Michigan Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) shows people currently under Michigan Department of Corrections supervision. If you are checking on someone recently released from state prison and possibly living in Hillsdale County, OTIS can confirm whether they are on parole or probation. The Michigan State Police also runs ICHAT, the Internet Criminal History Access Tool. For $10 it returns a Michigan-wide conviction record for any named individual, covering all felonies and misdemeanors, not just sex offenses.

Court records for Hillsdale County cases are accessible through the circuit court in Hillsdale and through the statewide MiCOURT Case Search portal. The National Sex Offender Public Website searches all fifty state registries at once, which is helpful when you need to check someone who may have registration history in Indiana or Ohio before moving to Hillsdale County. All three of these tools are free or low cost for basic searches.

Reporting Concerns in Hillsdale County

Residents who believe a registered sex offender in Hillsdale County is not meeting their registration requirements should contact the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office at 517-437-7317. Call 911 for any emergency. Non-compliance complaints are taken seriously and can lead to felony charges if evidence supports prosecution under MCL 28.729.

The Michigan State Police SOR Unit handles statewide registry compliance and is reachable at (517) 241-1806 or psors@michigan.gov. The PSOR contact page at mspsor.com/Home/Contact is another way to report a suspected violation or question the accuracy of a registry entry. For FOIA requests covering local law enforcement records related to sex offenses in Hillsdale County, submit a written request to the Hillsdale County Sheriff's Office at 165 W. Fayette Street, Hillsdale, MI 49242. Copying fees may apply per the department's published rate schedule.

Cities in Hillsdale County

Hillsdale County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for dedicated city pages on this site. To search for registered sex offenders in specific communities within Hillsdale County, including the city of Hillsdale, Jonesville, Litchfield, or Camden, use the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry at mspsor.com. The search portal allows filtering by city name or zip code to focus results on any area within the county.

Nearby Counties

Hillsdale County is in southern Michigan near the Indiana border. View sex offender registry information for neighboring counties below.