Missaukee County Sex Offender Registry

Missaukee County sex offender records are publicly accessible through the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry, a free resource maintained by the Michigan State Police. Anyone can search the registry by name, address, or zip code to find registered sex offenders living or working in Missaukee County and the Lake City area. Local registration is handled at the Missaukee County Sheriff's Office on Pine Street in Lake City, where all registrants must appear in person to complete required updates. This page covers how to search the registry, what registration requires, and how to contact the local sheriff's office and state resources.

Missaukee County Sex Offender Registry Search

The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry search portal is where you start when looking up registered sex offenders in Missaukee County. The search is free and run by the Michigan State Police. You can enter a name, a street address, or a zip code, or use the county filter to select Missaukee County and see all active registrants in the area. Results update on a rolling basis as offenders report required changes.

Each result shows the person's full name, a photo, their registered home address and any secondary addresses, vehicle details, tier level, and the offense that triggered their registration requirement. Missaukee County is one of Michigan's smaller and more rural counties, located in the northern Lower Peninsula. The county seat of Lake City sits on Lake Missaukee and serves as the center of county government and local law enforcement. Despite the rural setting, registered sex offenders in all parts of the county are captured in registry results when you filter by Missaukee County.

The full registry website at mspsor.com has background information on the Michigan registration program. If you need to ask a question or flag an issue with a specific record, the contact page at mspsor.com/Home/Contact connects you directly with the MSP SOR unit.

The Michigan OTIS system tracks people under active MDOC supervision and is a useful companion to the sex offender registry for broader research.

OTIS is maintained by the Michigan Department of Corrections and shows people currently on parole or probation who may be living in Missaukee County.

Missaukee County Sheriff Wil Yancer and Local Registration

The Missaukee County Sheriff's Office is located at 110 Pine St, P.O. Box 800, Lake City, MI 49651. The main phone number is 231-839-4338. The department's website is at missaukee.org. Sheriff Wil Yancer has a strong background in law enforcement and public service. He served in the U.S. Army Military Police from 1976 to 1979 and has twice received the Officer of the Year award from the Saginaw Exchange Club. Sheriff Yancer was appointed to the role in December 2019.

All sex offender registration in Missaukee County takes place at the sheriff's office. Registrants must appear in person for both initial registration and all required verification visits. No mail or online updates are accepted. At initial registration, a person must bring a valid government-issued photo ID, proof of current address, and vehicle details. The $50 fee is collected at that time. Annual renewal fees of $50 are paid at each in-person verification visit. A lifetime fee cap of $550 applies statewide. Once that amount has been reached, no further fees are charged.

The sheriff's office is a small operation serving a rural county. Staff is familiar with local residents, and the office takes a hands-on approach to registration compliance. Any registrant who spends regular time at more than one location, including seasonal cabins or second homes common in northern Michigan lake areas, must report all those addresses separately.

Note: Registrants who move to Missaukee County from anywhere in Michigan or from outside the state must register at the sheriff's office within three business days of arriving.

Registration Requirements Under Michigan Law

The Sex Offenders Registration Act at MCL 28.721 establishes the registration framework used in Missaukee County. MCL 28.723 requires any person with a qualifying sex offense conviction to register with local law enforcement before or at the point of release, or within three business days of establishing a Michigan address. Out-of-state convictions and federal convictions can also trigger Michigan registration depending on the offense. A person who was registered in another state and moves to Missaukee County must register here and cannot simply rely on their prior state registration.

All changes to registered information must be reported within three business days and done in person. MCL 28.725 details what must be kept current: home address, secondary residences, work address, school enrollment, and vehicle information. A seasonal address counts as a secondary residence if a registrant sleeps there regularly. Failing to comply is a serious felony. Under MCL 28.729, a first violation brings up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine. Second violations mean up to seven years and $10,000. Third and later violations carry up to ten years and $10,000.

Sex Offender Tiers in Missaukee County

Michigan's three-tier system under MCL 28.725a classifies every registered sex offender based on the offense of conviction. The tier controls the registration period and how often the person must verify. Tier I covers lower-level offenses including fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520e. Tier I registrants verify once per year and stay on the registry for 15 years.

Tier II applies to mid-range offenses such as second-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520c, requiring verification every six months and a 25-year registration period. Tier III is for the most serious offenses, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520b, which involves penetration combined with aggravating factors. These registrants verify every 90 days and remain on the public registry for life. The Michigan State Police assigns tier levels. The Missaukee County Sheriff has no ability to change tier designations. Any tier dispute must go to the MSP SOR unit in Lansing.

Note: Tier I registrants who complete the 15-year registration period without violations may petition for removal from the public registry under Michigan law.

Other Record Tools for Missaukee County

The PSOR is the primary source for sex offender information in Missaukee County, but other tools can help with broader research. The Michigan Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) shows people under current MDOC parole or probation supervision. If a registrant in Missaukee County is on active state supervision, OTIS will show that status. The system is public and free.

The ICHAT system from the Michigan State Police costs $10 per search and returns Michigan conviction records for all crime types, not only sex offenses. Court records for Missaukee County are held by the 28th Circuit Court, which is shared with Wexford County and sits in Cadillac. Statewide court case searches are available through MiCOURT Case Search. The National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) searches all participating state registries at once and is free to use for cross-state checks.

Reporting Compliance Issues in Missaukee County

Call the Missaukee County Sheriff's Office at 231-839-4338 to report a suspected registration violation in the county. Emergencies involving immediate threats should go to 911 first. For non-urgent compliance concerns, the main line handles calls during business hours. The Michigan State Police SOR Unit is available at (517) 241-1806 or psors@michigan.gov for state-level questions. The PSOR contact form at mspsor.com/Home/Contact allows online submission of registry concerns or accuracy issues.

Concerns about an offender under MDOC supervision should go to the assigned parole or probation officer. FOIA requests for Missaukee County Sheriff's Office records should be submitted in writing to 110 Pine St, P.O. Box 800, Lake City, MI 49651. Michigan FOIA processing and copying fees may apply.

Cities in Missaukee County

Missaukee 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 Missaukee County, including Lake City, McBain, or Falmouth, use the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry at mspsor.com. The search tool lets you look by city name, zip code, or address for any part of the county.

Nearby Counties

Missaukee County is in the northern Lower Peninsula of Michigan. You can view sex offender registry information for neighboring counties below.