Osceola County Sex Offender Registry

Osceola County sex offender records are publicly accessible through the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry, a free statewide database run by the Michigan State Police. Residents can search registered sex offenders in Osceola County by name, zip code, or address using the Michigan PSOR. Registration for Osceola County is handled in person at the Sheriff's Office in Reed City, the county seat.

Osceola County Sex Offender Registry Search

The Michigan PSOR search portal is the right place to look up sex offenders registered in Osceola County. The search is completely free. You can search by name, by a specific street address, by city, or by zip code. Each offender profile shows a current photo, home address, vehicle information, and the offense that required registration. The registry reflects updates as registrants submit changes within the three-day window set by MCL 28.725.

Osceola County sits in the central part of Michigan's Lower Peninsula and is largely rural. Reed City is the county seat. Evart is another community in the county. The county covers roughly 570 square miles. With a population of about 23,000, the registry is relatively small, but you can still get accurate results by filtering by zip code or city name in the PSOR search tool. The map-based search option on the PSOR homepage is useful if you want to see registered offenders plotted on a map of your specific area within the county.

For court records related to Osceola County criminal cases, use MiCOURT Case Search. The 49th Circuit Court handles felony matters for the county.

Osceola County Sheriff's Office and Registration

Sex offender registration in Osceola County takes place at the Sheriff's Office at 325 W. Upton Ave., Reed City, MI 49677. The main phone number is (231) 832-2288. All registration must be completed in person. You cannot register by mail, phone, or online. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID, proof of your current Osceola County address, and information on any vehicles you own or regularly drive.

Under MCL 28.723, initial registration must take place within three business days of establishing a new Osceola County address. That same three-day window applies whenever you change your address within the county, add or remove a vehicle, or update your school or work information. Failing to meet that deadline is a felony under MCL 28.729. If you are unsure whether you need to register in Osceola County, contact the Michigan State Police SOR Unit at (517) 241-1806 or psors@michigan.gov before the deadline passes.

Note: Registrants who work in Osceola County but live in a different county must register in both locations under Michigan law.

Registration Tiers and Verification in Osceola County

Michigan law assigns all registered sex offenders to one of three tiers under MCL 28.725a. The tier is determined by the offense at sentencing and does not change based on later conduct. Local authorities in Osceola County have no power to alter a registrant's tier.

Tier I covers lower-level sex offenses, such as fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520e. Tier I registrants verify once per year with the Osceola County Sheriff and remain on the registry for 15 years. Tier II applies to mid-level offenses like second-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520c. Tier II registrants verify every six months and stay registered for 25 years. Tier III covers the most serious crimes, including first-degree criminal sexual conduct under MCL 750.520b. These registrants verify quarterly and remain on the public registry for life.

Fees are set at the state level. Initial registration is $50. Annual renewal costs $50. The lifetime cap is $550.

Michigan Law and Osceola County Sex Offenders

The Sex Offenders Registration Act at MCL 28.721 and related statutes governs registration in Osceola County just as it does in every other Michigan county. This law defines who must register, when, and how. The Michigan State Police maintains the central database under MCL 28.728 and manages the public PSOR.

Penalties for failing to comply are serious. Under MCL 28.729, a first violation brings up to four years in prison and a $5,000 fine. A second offense carries up to seven years and $10,000. Third and subsequent violations can result in ten years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Osceola County prosecutors treat these as significant felony charges.

Registrants who leave Osceola County must notify the Sheriff and register in their new county within three business days. Anyone moving out of Michigan must meet both Michigan's departure requirements and the new state's laws. Spending more than seven consecutive days in another Michigan county also triggers a registration obligation there. These rules apply regardless of how small or remote the county a registrant moves to.

Other Records Tools for Osceola County

Several statewide tools complement the PSOR for Osceola County. The Michigan Offender Tracking Information System (OTIS) is a free tool from the Michigan Department of Corrections. It shows current parole and probation status for Michigan offenders. This is useful when you want to know if an offender in Reed City or elsewhere in Osceola County is currently under active supervision.

For a wider background check, the Michigan State Police runs ICHAT. A search costs $10 and returns Michigan felony and misdemeanor conviction data for all offense types. The National Sex Offender Public Website is free and searches all fifty state registries at once. It is useful when someone may have recently arrived in Osceola County from another state and you want to check their registration history elsewhere.

Reporting Sex Offender Concerns in Osceola County

If you believe a sex offender in Osceola County is not complying with their registration requirements, contact the Osceola County Sheriff's Office at (231) 832-2288. You can also report concerns to the Michigan State Police SOR Unit at (517) 241-1806 or by email at psors@michigan.gov. The PSOR maintains a contact page for registry questions.

Michigan enforcement of SORA is active statewide. The MSP and local sheriffs in Osceola County coordinate to handle compliance cases. Call 911 for immediate safety concerns. For non-urgent compliance matters, the Sheriff's Office is the first contact.

Cities in Osceola County

Osceola County is a rural county with no communities that reach the population threshold for a dedicated page on this site. Reed City is the county seat, and Evart is another community in the county. For sex offender searches in any Osceola County location, use the Michigan PSOR and filter by city or zip code.

Nearby Counties

Osceola County is in the central Lower Peninsula and is surrounded by several neighboring counties. View sex offender registry information for nearby areas below.