Mackinac County Sex Offender Registry

Mackinac County sex offenders are listed in Michigan's Public Sex Offender Registry, which the Michigan State Police maintains and updates statewide. With a population of roughly 11,000, Mackinac County spans both sides of the Straits of Mackinac and handles all local sex offender registration through the Sheriff's Office in St. Ignace. Anyone can search for registered sex offenders in St. Ignace, Mackinac Island, and throughout the county using the free Michigan PSOR by name, address, zip code, or county filter.

Mackinac County Sex Offender Registry Search

The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry search portal is the main tool for finding registered sex offenders in Mackinac County. The tool is free to use. You can filter by Mackinac County or enter a St. Ignace zip code to focus results. Name-based searches are also supported. Each registrant profile includes a photo, current home address, vehicle information, offense type, and tier classification.

Mackinac County is a small, geographically spread-out county at the top of Michigan's Lower Peninsula and lower reaches of the Upper Peninsula, connected by the Mackinac Bridge. The registry count is low given the population, but state law applies the same here as anywhere in Michigan. Under MCL 28.725, every registrant must report changes in address, vehicle, or school and work status within three business days. Those updates flow into the PSOR as they are made.

Court records for Mackinac County can be searched through MiCOURT Case Search. The county falls within the 92nd District Court jurisdiction for local matters. For broader records research, the state-level tools described below are the most reliable options available for a county of this size.

The Mackinac County Sheriff's Office website at mackinaccounty.net has department contact information and public safety resources. The image below is sourced from that site.

The Mackinac County Sheriff's Office at 100 S Marley Street in St. Ignace is the designated local registration authority for all sex offenders in the county under state law.

Registration at the Mackinac County Sheriff's Office

All sex offender registration in Mackinac County is handled through the Sheriff's Office at 100 S Marley Street, St. Ignace, MI 49781. The main phone number is 906-643-1911. Sheriff Edward Wilk leads the department. Sheriff Wilk brings more than 30 years of public safety experience, having started as an EMT in 1990, becoming a Paramedic in February 1994, and later completing MSU Accident Reconstructionist training in 2011. His broad background spans emergency medicine and law enforcement, which reflects the multi-role nature of public safety in a small, geographically remote county like Mackinac.

Registration must be done in person at the Sheriff's Office. You cannot register by mail or online. When you come in, bring a government-issued photo ID, proof of your current Mackinac County address, and vehicle registration documents. Initial registration must happen within three business days of moving into the county under MCL 28.723. The same three-day window applies whenever address, vehicle, school enrollment, or work location changes. Because this is a small department serving a spread-out area, calling ahead at 906-643-1911 to confirm availability before making the trip is advisable.

The registration fee is $50 at initial registration and $50 per year at each annual verification, with a lifetime cap of $550. All tiers pay the same fee structure.

Note: Registrants living on Mackinac Island or in other remote parts of the county should call the Sheriff's Office to clarify any logistical requirements for meeting the three-business-day registration deadline.

Tier Classification and Reporting in Mackinac County

Michigan law at MCL 28.725a assigns all registered sex offenders to one of three tiers based on their conviction. The tier is set at the time of conviction and does not change unless the underlying conviction is overturned or modified. Local sheriff's offices have no authority to alter tier status.

Tier I covers lower-level sex offenses like fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520e. These registrants verify once per year and stay on the public registry for 15 years. Tier II covers mid-level crimes, including second-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520c. Tier II registrants verify every six months and remain listed for 25 years. Tier III applies to the most serious offenses, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520b. Tier III registrants verify quarterly and are on the public registry for life. All verification is done in person at the Mackinac County Sheriff's Office in St. Ignace.

Compliance and Penalties Under Michigan Law

Michigan's Sex Offenders Registration Act at MCL 28.721 governs all registration in Mackinac County. Under MCL 28.729, failing to register or update required information is a felony. A first offense carries up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine. A second violation raises those to seven years and $10,000. A third or subsequent offense can bring up to ten years in prison and a $10,000 fine. These penalties cover all forms of non-compliance, including missing a verification window, failing to report a new vehicle, and providing false information.

The Michigan State Police SOR Unit works with local law enforcement statewide to identify non-compliant offenders. To report a suspected violation in Mackinac County, call the Sheriff's Office at 906-643-1911 or contact the MSP SOR Unit at (517) 241-1806 or by email at psors@michigan.gov. The PSOR also has a contact form for registry-specific inquiries.

Other Records Tools for Mackinac County

Beyond the PSOR, other state tools can help with records research in Mackinac County. The Michigan Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) tracks people currently on parole or probation in Michigan. It is free and run by the Michigan Department of Corrections. If someone recently left state prison and may be in Mackinac County, OTIS can confirm their supervision status.

The ICHAT tool from the Michigan State Police provides Michigan criminal conviction history for $10 per search. It covers all felony and misdemeanor convictions. The National Sex Offender Public Website is free and searches all fifty state registries at once. These tools together give a reasonably full picture of someone's criminal background, particularly in a remote county where local record access is limited.

Cities in Mackinac County

Mackinac County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for dedicated pages on this site. St. Ignace is the county seat and the largest community. To search for registered sex offenders in any part of Mackinac County, use the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry at mspsor.com and filter by county or enter a zip code or specific address.

Nearby Counties

Mackinac County straddles the Straits of Mackinac and borders both Upper and Lower Peninsula counties. Sex offender registry information for nearby counties is available below.