Livingston County Sex Offender Registry

Livingston County sex offenders are listed in Michigan's Public Sex Offender Registry, managed statewide by the Michigan State Police. With a population of around 192,000, Livingston County is a growing suburban county between Lansing and Detroit, and all local sex offender registration is handled through the Sheriff's Office in Howell. You can search for registered sex offenders in Howell, Brighton, Pinckney, and across the county using the free Michigan PSOR at any time, by name, address, zip code, or county filter. The registry is updated continuously as registrants report changes.

Livingston County Sex Offender Registry Search

To find registered sex offenders in Livingston County, use the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry search portal. The tool is free and open to anyone. Filter by Livingston County or enter a zip code for Howell, Brighton, or any other community. Name-based searches are supported. Each registrant profile shows the person's photo, current address, vehicle details, offense type, and tier classification.

Livingston County has grown substantially in population over the past two decades, and its registry reflects that scale. As more people have moved into the county, the registrant base has grown as well. The PSOR is updated on a rolling basis. Under MCL 28.725, every registrant must report changes in address, vehicle, school enrollment, or work location within three business days. That makes the registry a reasonably accurate real-time resource.

Livingston County falls under the 44th Circuit Court, which handles felony-level matters. The county also maintains active warrant and most wanted lists through the Sheriff's Office website at livgov.com. Court records can be searched statewide through MiCOURT Case Search.

The Michigan PSOR at mspsor.com is the main entry point for any registry search in Livingston County. The image below shows the PSOR homepage operated by the Michigan State Police.

The PSOR is free to use and does not require an account. Results include active registrants across all Michigan counties, with county and zip code filters available for Livingston County searches.

Livingston County Sheriff's Office Registration

Sex offender registration in Livingston County is processed through the Sheriff's Office at 150 S. Highlander Way, Howell, MI 48843. Sheriff Mike Murphy heads the department. The main phone number is 517-546-2440, and the department can also be reached by email at sheriff@livgov.com. The department's website at livgov.com/sheriff provides department news, active warrants, and public safety information.

Sheriff Murphy has deep roots in the department. He started as a Corrections Deputy in 1990 and was appointed Sheriff in November 2016. His experience spans more than three decades of law enforcement work in Livingston County, which gives the department strong institutional knowledge in areas like sex offender compliance tracking and warrant enforcement. The Sheriff's website also publishes a Most Wanted list for the county.

All registration and verification must be done in person at the Sheriff's Office. There is no mail or online option. Bring a government-issued photo ID, proof of your current Livingston County address, and vehicle registration documents. Initial registration must happen within three business days of moving to the county under MCL 28.723. All updates to address, vehicle, or other required information must also be reported within three business days of the change.

Note: Livingston County registrants who also work or attend school in another Michigan county are required to register in that county as well, per state law.

Tier Classification in Livingston County

Michigan's three-tier classification system under MCL 28.725a applies to all registered sex offenders in Livingston County. The tier is set based on the offense at the time of conviction and does not change based on time served or behavior after release. Tier I covers lower-level crimes like fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520e. Tier I registrants verify once per year and remain listed for 15 years.

Tier II addresses mid-level offenses, including second-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520c. Tier II registrants verify every six months and stay on the registry for 25 years. Tier III is for the most serious offenses, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520b. Tier III registrants verify quarterly and are listed on the public registry for life. In all cases, verification is done in person at the Livingston County Sheriff's Office on Highlander Way in Howell.

SORA Compliance and Penalties

Michigan's Sex Offenders Registration Act at MCL 28.721 covers all registration obligations for Livingston County registrants. Under MCL 28.729, failing to register or update required information is a felony. A first violation can bring up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine. A second offense raises the limits to seven years and $10,000. A third or later violation carries up to ten years in prison and a $10,000 fine.

Any form of non-compliance counts. Missing an annual verification, failing to report a new vehicle, or providing a false address all trigger felony charges. The Michigan State Police works with the Livingston County Sheriff to identify and pursue non-compliant offenders. If you suspect someone is out of compliance in Livingston County, call the Sheriff at 517-546-2440 or contact the MSP SOR Unit at (517) 241-1806. You can also email the MSP at psors@michigan.gov or use the PSOR's contact form.

Other Records Tools for Livingston County

The PSOR is the primary tool, but other state resources can help fill in gaps. The Michigan Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) is run by the Michigan Department of Corrections and tracks people currently on parole or probation in Michigan. It is free and separate from the PSOR. If someone recently left prison and moved to Livingston County, OTIS can confirm their supervision status.

For a broader criminal history check, the Michigan State Police offers ICHAT for $10. It covers all Michigan felony and misdemeanor convictions. The National Sex Offender Public Website is free and searches all fifty state registries in one pass. These tools can be useful when you suspect someone has a criminal background that may not appear on the PSOR, or when they may have moved to Livingston County from another state with a prior registration obligation.

Cities in Livingston County

Livingston County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for dedicated city pages on this site. The county seat is Howell, and Brighton is another significant community in the county. For sex offender searches in any part of Livingston County, use the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry at mspsor.com and filter by county or enter a specific zip code or address.

Nearby Counties

Livingston County sits in southeast Michigan and shares borders with several counties. Registry information for neighboring counties is available below.