Search Lenawee County Sex Offenders

Lenawee County sex offenders are tracked through the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry, which the Michigan State Police runs and updates statewide. With a population close to 99,000, Lenawee County is located in southeast Michigan and handles all local sex offender registration through the Sheriff's Office in Adrian. Residents can search for registered sex offenders throughout the county, including in Adrian, Tecumseh, Blissfield, and surrounding areas, using the free Michigan PSOR by name, address, zip code, or county filter.

Lenawee County Sex Offender Registry Search

The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry search portal is the right tool for finding registered sex offenders in Lenawee County. The search is free. You can filter by Lenawee County or type in a zip code from Adrian or any other part of the county. Name searches work as well. Each profile shows the registrant's photo, current home address, vehicle information, offense type, and tier classification.

The registry is updated on a rolling basis as registrants report changes. Under MCL 28.725, registrants must update any change in address, vehicle, work location, or school enrollment within three business days. That means the PSOR reflects fairly current information at all times. The registry is the most reliable public tool for checking who is registered in Lenawee County.

Lenawee County court records can be accessed through the 39th Circuit Court at 425 N Main St in Adrian, reachable at 517-264-4597. The 2B District Court at the same address handles lower-level civil and criminal matters at 517-265-4870. For statewide court searches, use MiCOURT Case Search.

The Lenawee County Sheriff's website at lenawee.mi.us provides department contact details and resources. The image below comes from that site.

The Lenawee County Sheriff's Office at 405 N. Winter Street in Adrian is the designated local authority for all sex offender registration in the county.

Registration at the Lenawee County Sheriff's Office

All sex offender registration in Lenawee County is handled through the Sheriff's Office at 405 N. Winter Street, Adrian, MI 49221. Sheriff Troy Bevier leads the department. The main phone is 517-263-0524. Sheriff Bevier has more than 30 years of law enforcement experience. He served as a Washtenaw County Sheriff's Deputy from 1988 to 2013 and completed the Eastern Michigan University School of Police Staff and Command program in 2000. That depth of experience is reflected in how the department handles compliance-related work.

Registration must be done in person. You cannot register by phone, mail, or online. Bring a government-issued photo ID, proof of your current address, and vehicle information. Initial registration must happen within three business days of moving to Lenawee County, under MCL 28.723. The same three-day window applies whenever your address, vehicle, or other required details change. If you have questions before coming in, call 517-263-0524 to confirm hours and what documents to bring.

The registration fee is $50 at initial registration and $50 per year at each annual verification. The lifetime cap is $550. All tiers pay the same fee. The Lenawee County Sheriff's Office also fields questions about local compliance and can help direct registrants who are unsure about their obligations under state law.

Registration Tiers in Lenawee County

Michigan law at MCL 28.725a sets a three-tier system for classifying all registered sex offenders. Tier I covers lower-level offenses like fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520e. Tier I registrants verify once per year and remain on the registry for 15 years. Tier II covers mid-level crimes such as second-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520c. Tier II registrants verify every six months and stay on the list for 25 years.

Tier III is for the most serious offenses. First-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520b, which often involves penetration and aggravating factors, falls in this category. Tier III registrants verify every three months and are listed on the public registry for life. All verification must be done in person at the Lenawee County Sheriff's Office. The tier classification is set by the conviction record and cannot be changed at the local level.

Non-Compliance and Legal Penalties

Michigan's Sex Offenders Registration Act, rooted in MCL 28.721 and related statutes, treats registration violations as serious felonies. Under MCL 28.729, a first offense for failing to register or update required information carries up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine. A second offense raises those limits to seven years and $10,000. A third or later violation can result in up to ten years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Even seemingly small failures count. Forgetting to report a new vehicle or missing an annual verification window are both violations. They are treated as felonies, not administrative errors. Lenawee County prosecutors and the Michigan State Police actively pursue non-compliant offenders. If you have concerns about someone who may be out of compliance in Lenawee County, contact the Sheriff at 517-263-0524 or reach the MSP SOR Unit at (517) 241-1806 or psors@michigan.gov.

Note: Offenders who move out of Lenawee County must notify the Sheriff's Office and register in their new county within three business days.

Other Tools for Lenawee County Records

Beyond the PSOR, a few additional tools help with offender and criminal records in Lenawee County. The Michigan Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) is run by the Michigan Department of Corrections and shows whether a person is currently on parole or probation. If someone recently left state prison and may be in Lenawee County, OTIS can confirm their supervision status for free.

The ICHAT system from the Michigan State Police provides Michigan felony and misdemeanor conviction history for $10 per search. It goes beyond sex offenses. Use it for a broader criminal background check when the PSOR does not show anything. The National Sex Offender Public Website is free and searches all fifty state registries at once. The PSOR also has a contact form for questions or corrections about specific registry listings.

Cities in Lenawee County

Lenawee County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for dedicated pages on this site. Adrian is the county seat, and other communities include Tecumseh, Blissfield, and Morenci. To search for sex offenders in any part of Lenawee County, use the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry at mspsor.com and search by county, zip code, or address.

Nearby Counties

Lenawee County is located in southeast Michigan and borders several neighboring counties. Registry information for those counties is available below.