Search Monroe County Sex Offenders

Monroe County sex offender records are publicly available through the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry, operated by the Michigan State Police. The registry is free and lets anyone search by name, address, or zip code to find registered sex offenders anywhere in Monroe County. Local registration is processed at the Monroe County Sheriff's Office on East Second Street, where all registrants must appear in person to complete their required updates and verification visits. This page covers how to search the registry, what the registration process involves, and where to find help from local and state resources in Monroe County.

Monroe County Sex Offender Registry Search

The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry search portal is the primary tool for finding registered sex offenders in Monroe County. It is free to use and run by the Michigan State Police. You can search by name, zip code, or street address, or select Monroe County from the county dropdown to see all active registrants assigned to the area. The registry is updated on a rolling basis as offenders report required changes, keeping results current.

Each listing shows the person's full legal name, a current photo, their registered home address and any secondary addresses, vehicle details, tier classification, and the sex offense that triggered their registration requirement. Monroe County is located in southeastern Michigan, just south of the Detroit metro area and bordering Ohio. Its position along the Lake Erie shoreline and Interstate 75 means significant traffic between Michigan and Ohio runs through the county. Any person who lives, works, or regularly attends school in Monroe County must maintain their Michigan registration here regardless of any registration in Ohio or elsewhere.

The statewide registry at mspsor.com has general information about the PSOR program. The contact form at mspsor.com/Home/Contact connects you to the MSP SOR unit if you have questions or need to flag a registry concern.

The Michigan PSOR search portal provides free public access to Monroe County sex offender registration data maintained by the Michigan State Police.

Using the Monroe County filter on the PSOR search page returns all active registrants with a Monroe County address currently on file with the state.

Monroe County Sheriff and Local Registration

The Monroe County Sheriff's Office handles all sex offender registration in Monroe County. The office is located at 100 East Second St., Monroe, MI 48161. The main phone number is 734-240-7401. The department's website is at co.monroe.mi.us. Sheriff Troy Goodnough leads the department. He holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Michigan-Dearborn (2018) and a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management from Spring Arbor University, bringing a strong academic and administrative background to the role.

All registrants must appear in person at the sheriff's office. There is no option to submit updates by mail or online. When someone comes in to register for the first time, they need a valid government-issued photo ID, proof of their current address, and information about vehicles they own or regularly use. The $50 initial registration fee is collected at that time. Annual renewal fees of $50 are paid during each required in-person verification visit. The $550 lifetime fee cap applies once that total has been reached across all payments, after which no further fees are charged.

Monroe County is a larger county by Michigan standards with a population of about 155,000. The county includes the city of Monroe, suburban communities like Monroe Township and Bedford Township, and rural farmland areas. Registrants from all parts of the county register at the sheriff's office in the city of Monroe. The office has significant experience processing registrations given the county's population size relative to most Michigan counties outside the Detroit metro area.

Note: Registrants who work or go to school in Monroe County but live in another county must still register their Monroe County work or school address here.

Michigan Registration Law in Monroe County

Michigan's Sex Offenders Registration Act at MCL 28.721 governs registration in every Michigan county, including Monroe. MCL 28.723 requires all persons convicted of qualifying sex offenses to register before or at the time of release from custody, or within three business days of arriving in Michigan or establishing a new address. Monroe County's border with Ohio means out-of-state situations come up regularly. A person who was registered in Ohio and moves to Monroe County must register in Michigan within three business days of establishing a local address, even if they were in full compliance with Ohio requirements.

MCL 28.725 lists what registered information must stay current: home address, secondary addresses, work address, school enrollment, and vehicle details. All changes must be reported within three business days and done in person at the Monroe County Sheriff's Office. MCL 28.729 sets the penalties for failure to comply. A first violation can mean up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine. A second violation brings up to seven years and $10,000. Third and later violations carry a potential ten-year sentence and $10,000 fine. The Monroe County Prosecutor's Office has handled sex offender compliance cases and takes these violations seriously.

Sex Offender Tiers in Monroe County

Under MCL 28.725a, every registered sex offender in Monroe County falls into one of three tiers. 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 reserved for the most serious sex crimes, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520b. This offense typically involves penetration combined with aggravating factors like victim age under 13, use of force, or a weapon. Tier III registrants verify every 90 days and remain on the public registry for life. The Michigan State Police assigns all tier levels based on the conviction. The Monroe County Sheriff has no authority to change a tier assignment. Any challenge to tier classification must go directly to the MSP SOR unit in Lansing.

Note: Monroe County registrants who believe their tier level is incorrect must contact the Michigan State Police SOR unit, not the local sheriff's office, to raise that issue.

Other Record Sources for Monroe County

The PSOR covers sex offender registration, but other tools support broader criminal history research in Monroe County. The Michigan Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS), run by the Michigan Department of Corrections, shows who is currently on parole or probation under MDOC supervision. If a Monroe County sex offender is under active state supervision, OTIS displays their status. The system is public and free to search.

The Michigan State Police operates ICHAT, which provides Michigan criminal conviction history for any offense type for $10 per search. Court records for Monroe County are handled by the 38th Circuit Court in Monroe. For statewide case lookups, MiCOURT Case Search covers all Michigan courts. Because Monroe County borders Ohio, it is worth noting that the National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) searches all participating state registries at once, which can be useful for checking Ohio registrations or verifying whether someone who moved to Monroe County was registered elsewhere.

Reporting Violations and Contacts in Monroe County

To report a suspected registration violation in Monroe County, call the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at 734-240-7401. Immediate threats should go to 911. Non-emergency compliance concerns can be directed to the sheriff's main line. The Michigan State Police SOR Unit at (517) 241-1806 or psors@michigan.gov handles statewide registry compliance and accuracy matters. The PSOR contact form at mspsor.com/Home/Contact is another option for reporting issues online.

For registrants under active MDOC supervision, the assigned parole or probation officer should be contacted for behavioral concerns. Written public records requests should be sent to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office at 100 East Second St., Monroe, MI 48161. Michigan FOIA fees for processing and copying may apply and are set by the department within state guidelines.

Cities in Monroe County

Monroe 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 Monroe County communities, including the city of Monroe, Bedford Township, Frenchtown Township, or Dundee, use the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry at mspsor.com. The search tool lets you enter a city name, zip code, or address to narrow results to any specific area.

Nearby Counties

Monroe County is in southeastern Michigan, bordering Ohio and Lake Erie. You can view sex offender registry information for neighboring counties below.