Montmorency County Sex Offender Registry

Montmorency County sex offender records are publicly available through the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry, run by the Michigan State Police. The registry is free to use and lets anyone search by name, address, or zip code to find registered sex offenders in Montmorency County. Local registration is processed at the Montmorency County Sheriff's Office on M-32 in Atlanta, where all registrants must appear in person for required updates and verifications. This page covers how to search the registry, what local registration involves, and how to reach county and state contacts in Montmorency County.

Montmorency County Sex Offender Registry Search

The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry search portal is the starting point for finding registered sex offenders in Montmorency County. The search is free and run by the Michigan State Police. You can search by name, zip code, or street address, or filter by Montmorency County to pull all active registrants assigned to this area. Results are updated continuously as registrants report required changes, so you are always working with current information.

Each result shows the person's full name, a photo, their registered home address and any secondary addresses, vehicle details, tier classification, and the offense that led to their registration requirement. Montmorency County is one of Michigan's least populated counties, with around 9,000 residents spread across a largely forested, rural landscape in the northern Lower Peninsula. The county is known as a hunting and outdoor recreation destination, and it draws seasonal visitors and part-time residents. Any person who maintains a seasonal or vacation address in Montmorency County must report that address as a secondary residence under MCL 28.725. The PSOR registry captures all such registrants, not just those who live in the county year-round.

The statewide registry site at mspsor.com provides background information on the program and how to use it. The contact form at mspsor.com/Home/Contact connects you to the MSP SOR unit for questions or to flag an inaccurate record.

The Michigan PSOR homepage explains how to navigate the public sex offender registry for any Michigan county including Montmorency.

The Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry is maintained by the Michigan State Police and updated continuously as Montmorency County registrants report changes.

Montmorency County Sheriff and Local Registration

The Montmorency County Sheriff's Office is located at 11045 M-32, Atlanta, MI 49709. The main phone number is 989-785-4238. Fax is available at 989-785-2734. All sex offender registration in Montmorency County takes place at this office. Registrants must come in person for their initial registration and for every required verification visit. No mail or online submissions are accepted under Michigan law.

When registering for the first time, a person must bring a valid government-issued photo ID, proof of their current address, and vehicle information. The $50 initial registration fee is collected at the time of first registration. Annual renewal fees of $50 are paid at each in-person verification. A $550 lifetime fee cap applies statewide. Once that total has been paid over time, no further fees are charged for the remainder of the registration period.

Montmorency County is a very small county. The sheriff's office serves the full county from a single location in Atlanta. Staff there handles all law enforcement functions in the county, including sex offender registration. The small size means that local staff often know the registrants by name and can flag compliance issues more readily than might happen in a larger jurisdiction. Anyone who moves into Montmorency County, whether as a full-time resident or someone establishing a seasonal home, must register here within three business days of arriving if they are subject to Michigan's registration law.

Note: Seasonal and part-time residents in Montmorency County who are registered sex offenders anywhere in Michigan must report their Montmorency County address as a secondary residence if they stay there regularly.

Michigan Registration Law in Montmorency County

Michigan's Sex Offenders Registration Act at MCL 28.721 sets the rules that apply in Montmorency 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, or within three business days of establishing a Michigan address. Out-of-state convictions and federal sex offense convictions can also trigger the Michigan registration requirement depending on the nature of the offense.

Under MCL 28.725, registrants must keep all recorded information current: home address, secondary residences, workplace, school enrollment, and vehicle information. All changes must be reported within three business days and done in person at the Montmorency County Sheriff's Office. Failing to report a change is a felony under MCL 28.729. A first violation brings up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine. A second violation can mean up to seven years and $10,000. Third and later violations carry up to ten years and $10,000. These penalties apply regardless of the size of the county or how long a registrant has been compliant before the violation.

Sex Offender Tiers in Montmorency County

Every registered sex offender in Montmorency County falls into one of three tiers under MCL 28.725a. The tier is based on the offense of conviction and controls how long a person stays on the registry and how often they must check in. Tier I covers lower-level sex offenses such as fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520e. These registrants verify once per year and remain on the registry for 15 years.

Tier II applies to mid-range offenses including second-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520c. Tier II registrants verify every six months and stay on the registry for 25 years. Tier III is reserved for the most serious sex crimes. First-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520b involves penetration combined with aggravating factors like a victim under 13, 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 and the Montmorency County Sheriff has no authority to change them. Disputes about tier classification must go to the MSP SOR unit in Lansing.

Note: The 90-day verification cycle for Tier III registrants means four in-person visits per year to the Montmorency County Sheriff's Office, all of which must be completed within the required window.

Other Record Resources for Montmorency County

The PSOR is the main tool for sex offender research in Montmorency County. The Michigan Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) is maintained by the Michigan Department of Corrections and tracks people currently under parole or probation supervision statewide. If a registered sex offender in Montmorency County is under active MDOC supervision, OTIS shows that status. It is free and publicly accessible.

For broader criminal history research, the ICHAT tool from the Michigan State Police covers all Michigan felony and misdemeanor convictions for $10 per search. Court records for Montmorency County are maintained by the 26th Circuit Court, which is a shared circuit court covering several northern Michigan counties. Statewide case-level searches are available through MiCOURT Case Search. For checking whether someone was registered in another state before moving to Montmorency County, the National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) searches all participating state registries at once for free.

Reporting and Compliance in Montmorency County

To report a suspected registration violation in Montmorency County, call the sheriff's office at 989-785-4238. Emergencies should always go to 911. Non-emergency compliance concerns go to the sheriff's main line. For state-level registry questions or compliance reports, contact the Michigan State Police SOR Unit at (517) 241-1806 or psors@michigan.gov. The PSOR contact form at mspsor.com/Home/Contact is available for submitting concerns online.

If a registrant in Montmorency County is under active MDOC supervision, direct behavioral concerns to the assigned parole or probation officer. FOIA requests for Montmorency County Sheriff's Office records should be submitted in writing to 11045 M-32, Atlanta, MI 49709. Standard Michigan FOIA processing and copying fees may apply. Written requests should clearly identify the specific records being sought.

Cities in Montmorency County

Montmorency 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 within Montmorency County, including Atlanta, Lewiston, or Hillman, 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 part of the county.

Nearby Counties

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