Menominee County Sex Offender Registry

Menominee County sex offender records are publicly available through the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry, operated by the Michigan State Police. The registry is free to search and lets anyone look up registered sex offenders by name, address, or zip code anywhere in Menominee County and the surrounding Upper Peninsula region. Local registration is handled at the Menominee County Sheriff's Office on 10th Avenue in the city of Menominee, where all registrants must appear in person. This page covers how to use the registry, what local registration requires, and how to reach county and state authorities.

Menominee County Sex Offender Registry Search

The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry search portal is the primary resource for finding registered sex offenders in Menominee County. It is free to use and run by the Michigan State Police. You can search by name, address, or zip code, or select Menominee County from the county filter to view all active registrants in the area. The registry updates continuously as offenders report required changes, so the results you get reflect current information.

Each listing in the registry shows the person's full legal name, a photograph, their registered home address and any other addresses on file, vehicle information, tier level, and the offense that triggered the registration requirement. Menominee County borders Wisconsin to the south, which makes cross-border movement relatively common. Anyone who lives in Menominee County but works or spends time regularly in Wisconsin is still required to maintain their Michigan registration.

The Menominee County Sheriff's Office website provides contact information, department resources, and links to public safety information for the county.

The Menominee County Sheriff's Office at 831 10th Ave handles all local sex offender registration in the county.

The main registry site at mspsor.com has general information about the program and how to contact the state SOR team. Use the contact form at mspsor.com/Home/Contact if you need to report inaccurate data or have questions about a specific record.

Menominee County Sheriff and Local Registration

The Menominee County Sheriff's Office, located at 831 10th Ave., Menominee, MI 49858, handles all sex offender registration in the county. The main phone number is 906-863-4441. The department's website is at menomineecounty.com. Sheriff Darrin Kudwa leads the department. All registrants must appear in person at this office to complete their initial registration and all required verification updates. No mail or online submissions are accepted under state law.

To register for the first time, a person must bring a valid photo ID, proof of their current address, and vehicle information. The $50 initial fee is collected at registration. Annual renewal fees of $50 are paid during each required in-person verification visit. A $550 lifetime fee cap applies statewide. Once that total is reached, no further fees are charged. The sheriff's office processes registrations and submits the data to the Michigan State Police SOR unit for the public registry.

Menominee County shares a border with Marinette County, Wisconsin. Registrants who move from Wisconsin into Michigan, or who have any connection to a Menominee County address, must register here regardless of where any prior Wisconsin registration was maintained. The three-business-day clock starts from the day a Michigan address is established.

Note: Registrants who have a secondary address or who spend time at multiple locations must report every address separately, not just their primary residence.

Registration Requirements Under Michigan Law

The Sex Offenders Registration Act at MCL 28.721 sets the rules for registration in Menominee County and every other Michigan county. MCL 28.723 requires anyone with a qualifying sex offense conviction to register with local law enforcement before or at the time of release from custody, or within three business days of establishing a Michigan address. Out-of-state and federal convictions can also trigger registration in Michigan depending on the nature of the offense.

All updates to registered information must be reported within three business days and done in person at the Menominee County Sheriff's Office. MCL 28.725 lists what must stay current: home address, secondary addresses, work location, school enrollment, and vehicle information. Failure to report a required update is a felony under MCL 28.729. A first violation can mean up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine. A second can bring up to seven years and $10,000. Third and later violations carry up to ten years and a $10,000 fine. These consequences are real and enforced in Menominee County as they are everywhere in Michigan.

Sex Offender Tiers in Menominee County

Michigan uses a three-tier classification system under MCL 28.725a. Every registered sex offender in Menominee County falls into one of these tiers based solely on the offense of conviction. Tier I applies to lower-level offenses such as fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520e. Tier I registrants verify annually and stay on the registry for 15 years.

Tier II covers mid-range sex crimes, including second-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520c. Those in Tier II must verify every six months and remain registered for 25 years. Tier III applies to the most serious offenses, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520b, which usually involves penetration combined with aggravating circumstances. Tier III registrants verify every 90 days and stay on the public registry for life. The Michigan State Police assigns tier levels. The Menominee County Sheriff cannot change them. Any dispute about tier classification goes directly to the MSP SOR unit in Lansing.

Note: Tier III registrants in Menominee County must appear at the sheriff's office every 90 days, which amounts to four in-person visits per year regardless of any other compliance requirements.

Other Record Resources for Menominee County

The PSOR is the most direct tool for sex offender research, but other options exist. The Michigan Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) is maintained by the Michigan Department of Corrections and shows who is currently on parole or probation. If a sex offender in Menominee County is under active MDOC supervision, their status shows in OTIS. It covers all convicted offenders under MDOC oversight, not just sex offense cases.

The ICHAT system from the Michigan State Police lets you search Michigan criminal conviction history for $10 per lookup. It covers felonies and misdemeanors of all types. Court records for Menominee County are held at the 41st Circuit Court in Menominee. The MiCOURT Case Search tool allows statewide court record lookups. For checking whether someone is registered in another state, the National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) searches all participating state and territory registries for free.

Reporting Compliance Concerns in Menominee County

Call the Menominee County Sheriff's Office at 906-863-4441 to report a suspected registration violation. Emergencies should always go to 911 first. For non-urgent matters, the sheriff's main line connects you with duty staff. The Michigan State Police SOR Unit at (517) 241-1806 or psors@michigan.gov handles state-level questions and compliance reports. You can also submit a concern through the PSOR contact form at mspsor.com/Home/Contact.

For concerns about a Menominee County offender under active MDOC supervision, contact the assigned parole or probation officer. FOIA requests for Menominee County Sheriff's Office records should be submitted in writing to 831 10th Ave., Menominee, MI 49858. Fees for copying and processing may apply as allowed by Michigan FOIA law.

Cities in Menominee County

Menominee County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for dedicated city pages on this site. To find registered sex offenders in specific communities, including the city of Menominee, Stephenson, or Carney, use the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry at mspsor.com. The registry lets you search by city name, zip code, or address for any location in Menominee County.

Nearby Counties

Menominee County is in the southern Upper Peninsula along the Wisconsin border. You can view sex offender registry information for neighboring counties below.