Midland County Sex Offenders

Midland County sex offender records are publicly available through the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry, managed 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 throughout Midland County. Local registration is processed at the Midland County Sheriff's Office on Rodd Street, where all registrants must appear in person to complete their required updates. This page explains how to search the registry, what registration requires, and how to contact local and state resources serving Midland County.

Midland County Sex Offender Registry Search

The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry search portal is the go-to tool for finding registered sex offenders in Midland County. It is free, public, and run by the Michigan State Police. You can search by name, zip code, or street address, or you can filter by Midland County to return all active registrants in the area. The database is updated on a rolling basis as registrants report required changes, so the data stays current.

Every profile in the registry includes the person's full name, a photo, their home address and any secondary addresses, vehicle details, tier classification, and the sex offense that triggered registration. Midland County is a mid-sized county in central Michigan with the city of Midland as its main population center. The area has a significant chemical industry presence due to the Dow Chemical headquarters, which contributes to a more urban professional community than many surrounding counties. Registered sex offenders from across the entire county, including both the city and surrounding townships, are listed in registry results when you filter by Midland County.

The statewide registry homepage at mspsor.com has background on the program. The contact form at mspsor.com/Home/Contact lets you reach the MSP SOR team with questions or to report a data accuracy issue.

The Michigan PSOR contact page provides direct access to the state SOR team for registry questions and compliance reports from Midland County residents.

The Michigan State Police SOR Unit can be reached by phone at (517) 241-1806 or by email at psors@michigan.gov for registry-related questions from Midland County.

Midland County Sheriff and Local Registration

All sex offender registration in Midland County is handled by the Midland County Sheriff's Office, located at 2727 Rodd St., Midland, MI 48640. The main phone number is 989-839-4630. The department's website is at co.midland.mi.us. Sheriff Scott Holzinger leads the department. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Saginaw Valley State University and has received the Deputy of the Year award, MADD recognition, and served as a DARE instructor during his career.

Every registrant must appear in person at the sheriff's office. There is no way to submit updates by mail or online. First-time registrants must bring a valid photo ID, proof of current address, and vehicle information. The $50 initial registration fee is collected at that time. Annual renewal fees of $50 are paid during required in-person verification visits. The $550 lifetime fee cap applies once that total is reached through payments over time. After that point, no further fees are required regardless of how long the registration period continues.

Registrants who work, attend school, or otherwise spend significant time in Midland County must register here even if their primary residence is in another county. Under MCL 28.725, any address where someone regularly sleeps or spends time must be reported, not just the primary home address.

Note: Any registrant whose information changes, including address, vehicle, or school enrollment, must report that change in person at the Midland County Sheriff's Office within three business days.

Michigan Registration Law in Midland County

Michigan's Sex Offenders Registration Act at MCL 28.721 applies across all 83 counties. MCL 28.723 requires every person convicted of a qualifying sex offense to register with local law enforcement before or at release from custody, or within three business days of establishing a Michigan address. This applies to Michigan convictions, out-of-state convictions, and federal convictions, depending on the nature of the offense. People moving to Midland County from another state must register here even if they were compliant with registration requirements in their prior state.

MCL 28.725 specifies what information must stay current: home and secondary addresses, workplace, school enrollment, and vehicles. Every change must be reported within three business days and done in person. Failing to comply is a felony under MCL 28.729. First violations carry up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine. Second violations can mean up to seven years and $10,000. Third and later violations bring a potential ten-year sentence and $10,000 fine. Midland County law enforcement takes these violations seriously, and the sheriff's office coordinates with the MSP SOR unit on compliance matters.

Sex Offender Tiers in Midland County

Under MCL 28.725a, Michigan places every registered sex offender into one of three tiers. Tier I applies to less serious offenses, including fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520e. These registrants verify once per year and stay on the registry for 15 years. Tier II covers mid-range offenses such as second-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520c. Tier II registrants verify every six months and remain listed for 25 years.

Tier III is reserved for the most serious sex crimes. First-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520b, which involves penetration with aggravating factors like victim age, a weapon, or use of force, puts an offender in Tier III. These registrants must verify every 90 days and remain on the public registry for life. The Michigan State Police assigns all tier levels based solely on the conviction record. Neither the Midland County Sheriff nor any local official has authority to change a tier assignment. Questions about tier classification must go to the MSP SOR unit in Lansing.

Note: Tier III registrants in Midland County complete four in-person verification visits per year, each within 90 days of the last.

Other Record Sources for Midland County

The PSOR is the best starting point for sex offender research in Midland County. Beyond that, the Michigan Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) is run by the Michigan Department of Corrections and tracks people currently under parole or probation supervision. If an offender in Midland County is on active MDOC supervision, OTIS shows that status. The system is available to the public and is separate from the PSOR.

The Michigan State Police's ICHAT tool lets you search Michigan criminal conviction history for any offense type, not just sex crimes, for $10 per search. Court records for Midland County cases are handled by the 42nd Circuit Court in Midland. For a broader case-level search across Michigan courts, MiCOURT Case Search covers the whole state. The National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) is a free federal tool that lets you search all participating state registries at once, useful if you want to check whether someone moving to Midland County was registered elsewhere.

Reporting Violations in Midland County

To report a suspected registration violation in Midland County, call the Midland County Sheriff's Office at 989-839-4630. Immediate safety threats should always go to 911. For state-level compliance questions, contact the Michigan State Police SOR Unit at (517) 241-1806 or by email at psors@michigan.gov. The PSOR contact form at mspsor.com/Home/Contact allows you to report registry accuracy issues or suspected violations online.

If an offender in Midland County is under active MDOC supervision, the assigned parole or probation officer is the right contact for behavioral concerns. Written FOIA requests for Midland County Sheriff's Office records should be submitted to 2727 Rodd St., Midland, MI 48640. Processing and copying fees may apply as allowed under Michigan FOIA statutes.

Cities in Midland County

Midland County does not have any cities that meet the population threshold for dedicated city pages on this site. To search for registered sex offenders in specific communities within Midland County, including the city of Midland, Coleman, or Sanford, use the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry at mspsor.com. You can search by city name, zip code, or street address to narrow results to any part of the county.

Nearby Counties

Midland County is located in central Michigan. You can view sex offender registry information for neighboring counties below.