Ingham County Sex Offender Registry

Ingham County sex offender records are part of Michigan's statewide Public Sex Offender Registry, which is run by the Michigan State Police. As Michigan's capital county, Ingham County includes Lansing and East Lansing, and has one of the larger registered sex offender populations in the state. You can search the registry by name, address, zip code, or county to find registered offenders anywhere in Ingham County. Registration is handled locally by the Ingham County Sheriff's Office, and all registrants must update their information within three business days of any change.

Search Ingham County Sex Offenders

The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry search tool is the primary resource for finding registered sex offenders in Ingham County. The PSOR is free and publicly accessible. You can search by name to find a specific person, or use a zip code or street address to see all registrants in a given area. The county filter lets you pull all active registrants with an Ingham County address on file in a single search.

Each result includes the registrant's full name, current photograph, home address, any additional addresses on file, vehicle information, and the underlying offense. The tier level is also displayed. Ingham County is home to roughly 284,000 residents and includes Lansing, the state capital, as well as East Lansing, which hosts Michigan State University. The density of population and the presence of large institutions means Ingham County has a relatively high number of registered sex offenders compared to smaller Michigan counties.

The Ingham County Sheriff's Office website has local department information, contact details, and links to county government services. The image below is sourced from that site.

The Ingham County Sheriff's Office at 630 N. Cedar St., Mason, MI 48854 handles all sex offender registration matters for the county. The main line is 517-676-2431.

Registration in Ingham County

Sex offender registration in Ingham County follows the same rules that apply across all of Michigan. The governing law, starting at MCL 28.721, sets the framework for who must register, when they must register, and what information they must provide. Under MCL 28.723, a person convicted of a qualifying offense must register before or immediately upon release from custody, or within three business days of moving to Michigan or changing their address to Ingham County.

All registrations are done in person at the Ingham County Sheriff's Office. The office is located at 630 N. Cedar St. in Mason, which is the county seat. Mason is separate from Lansing, which is the state capital. The sheriff's office fax is 517-676-8329. When registering, bring a valid government-issued photo ID, proof of your current address, and vehicle information. The initial fee is $50, with $50 due at each annual renewal. The lifetime cap is $550 total.

Any change to a registered address, vehicle, online identifier, or school or work location must be reported in person within three business days under MCL 28.725. This requirement applies at all tier levels. Failure to report changes on time is a separate violation from failure to register at all, and both carry felony penalties under MCL 28.729.

Note: Registrants must also report temporary lodging separately if they stay more than seven days in a location other than their registered address.

Tier Levels for Ingham County Offenders

Tier assignment in Ingham County follows state law under MCL 28.725a. The Michigan State Police assigns each registrant a tier at the time of initial registration based on the offense of conviction. Tier I covers lower-level offenses such as those defined under MCL 750.520e, criminal sexual conduct in the fourth degree. Tier I offenders verify annually and stay on the registry for 15 years.

Tier II includes offenses like criminal sexual conduct in the second degree under MCL 750.520c. These registrants verify every six months and remain listed for 25 years. Tier III is for the most serious sex crimes, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520b. This offense covers penetration with serious aggravating factors, such as a victim under 13 or a relationship of authority. Tier III offenders verify quarterly and remain on the public registry for the rest of their lives. Tier classification is set by the conviction, not by local law enforcement, and it cannot be changed by the Ingham County Sheriff's Office.

Ingham County Courts and Records

Felony sex offense cases in Ingham County are handled through the 30th Circuit Court in Lansing. The 54A District Court also serves Lansing, while the 54B District Court serves East Lansing and handles matters in that jurisdiction. Court records from these courts, including sentencing information and case dockets, can be searched through the MiCOURT Case Search system. The MiCOURT tool is available online and lets you search by case number, name, or filing date across the state court system.

Because Ingham County is home to state government, Lansing also has a significant presence of state and federal agencies. The Michigan Attorney General's office, which prosecutes certain sex offense cases, is also based in Lansing. State-level investigations and prosecutions sometimes involve offenders who later register with the Ingham County Sheriff's Office. For court case inquiries, you can contact the Ingham County Circuit Court Clerk directly in Lansing.

Other Ways to Look Up Offenders in Ingham County

The PSOR covers all active registrants, but other tools are useful for related searches. The OTIS offender tracking system shows people currently under Michigan Department of Corrections supervision, including those on parole in Ingham County. Parole in Ingham County is monitored by MDOC field agents, and OTIS reflects the current supervision status of all parolees in the state.

For general criminal history, the ICHAT tool provides Michigan conviction records for $10 per search. ICHAT covers all felony and misdemeanor convictions, not just sex offenses. It is a practical resource if you need a broader look at someone's criminal history in Michigan. The National Sex Offender Public Website is useful for checking prior registrations in other states before a person moved to Ingham County.

Questions about Ingham County sex offender compliance can be directed to the Ingham County Sheriff's Office at 517-676-2431, or to the Michigan State Police SOR Unit at (517) 241-1806. The MSP can also be reached by email at psors@michigan.gov or through the PSOR contact page.

For state-level guidance on the registration program, the Michigan State Police sex offender registration overview is a helpful starting point.

Cities in Ingham County

Ingham County includes several significant communities. Lansing, the state capital, has a dedicated page on this site. You can also search by address or zip code for East Lansing, Mason, Okemos, and other Ingham County communities using the Michigan PSOR directly.

• Lansing - state capital and largest city in Ingham County

For communities in Ingham County without dedicated pages, use the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry to search by zip code or address.

Nearby Counties

Ingham County is located in south-central Michigan and borders several other counties. You can browse sex offender registry pages for nearby counties using the links below.