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Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.728 (2026)

Law enforcement database; information to be contained for each registered individual; public internet website; compilation; availability; removal.

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SEX OFFENDERS REGISTRATION ACT


Act 295 of 1994


28.728 Law enforcement database; information to be contained for each registered individual; public internet website; compilation; availability; removal.

Sec. 8.

    (1) The department shall maintain a computerized law enforcement database of registrations and notices required under this act. The law enforcement database must contain all of the following information for each individual registered under this act:

    (a) The individual's legal name and any aliases, nicknames, ethnic or tribal names, or other names by which the individual is or has been known.

    (b) The individual's Social Security number and any Social Security numbers or alleged Social Security numbers previously used by the individual.

    (c) The individual's date of birth and any alleged dates of birth previously used by the individual.

    (d) The address where the individual resides or will reside. If the individual does not have a residential address, information under this subsection must identify the location or area used or to be used by the individual in lieu of a residence or, if the individual is homeless, the village, city, or township where the individual spends or will spend the majority of his or her time.

    (e) The name and address of any place of temporary lodging used or to be used by the individual during any period in which the individual is away, or is expected to be away, from his or her residence for more than 7 days. Information under this subdivision must include the dates the lodging is used or to be used.

    (f) The name and address of each of the individual's employers. For purposes of this subdivision, "employer" includes a contractor and any individual who has agreed to hire or contract with the individual for his or her services. Information under this subsection must include the address or location of employment if different from the address of the employer.

    (g) The name and address of any school being attended by the individual and any school that has accepted the individual as a student that he or she plans to attend. For purposes of this subdivision, "school" means a public or private postsecondary school or school of higher education, including a trade school.

    (h) All telephone numbers registered to the individual or used by the individual, including, but not limited to, residential, work, and mobile telephone numbers.

    (i) Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, all electronic mail addresses and internet identifiers registered to or used by the individual. This subdivision applies only to an individual required to be registered under this act after July 1, 2011.

    (j) The license plate number and description of any vehicle owned or operated by the individual.

    (k) The individual's driver license number or state personal identification card number.

    (l) A digital copy of the individual's passport and other immigration documents.

    (m) The individual's occupational and professional licensing information, including any license that authorizes the individual to engage in any occupation, profession, trade, or business.

    (n) A brief summary of the individual's convictions for listed offenses regardless of when the conviction occurred, including where the offense occurred and the original charge if the conviction was for a lesser offense.

    (o) A complete physical description of the individual.

    (p) The photograph required under section 5a.

    (q) The individual's fingerprints and palm prints.

    (r) An electronic copy of the offender's Michigan driver license or Michigan personal identification card, including the photograph required under this act.

    (s) The text of the provision of law that defines the criminal offense for which the sex offender is registered.

    (t) Any outstanding arrest warrant information.

    (u) The individual's tier classification and registration status.

    (v) An identifier that indicates whether a DNA sample has been collected and any resulting DNA profile has been entered into the federal combined DNA index system (CODIS).

    (w) The individual's complete criminal history record, including the dates of all arrests and convictions.

    (x) The individual's Michigan department of corrections number and the status of his or her parole, probation, or release.

    (y) The individual's Federal Bureau of Investigation number.

    (2) The department shall maintain a public internet website separate from the law enforcement database described in subsection (1) to implement section 10(2) and (3). Except as provided in subsection (4), the public internet website must contain all of the following information for each individual registered under this act:

    (a) The individual's legal name and any aliases, nicknames, ethnic or tribal names, or other names by which the individual is or has been known.

    (b) The individual's date of birth.

    (c) The address where the individual resides. If the individual does not have a residential address, information under this subsection must identify the village, city, or township used by the individual in lieu of a residence.

    (d) The address of each of the individual's employers. For purposes of this subdivision, "employer" includes a contractor and any individual who has agreed to hire or contract with the individual for his or her services. Information under this subsection must include the address or location of employment if different from the address of the employer.

    (e) The address of any school being attended by the individual and any school that has accepted the individual as a student that he or she plans to attend. For purposes of this subdivision, "school" means a public or private postsecondary school or school of higher education, including a trade school.

    (f) The license plate number and description of any vehicle owned or operated by the individual.

    (g) A brief summary of the individual's convictions for listed offenses regardless of when the conviction occurred.

    (h) A complete physical description of the individual.

    (i) The photograph required under this act. If no photograph is available, the department shall use an arrest photograph or Michigan department of corrections photograph until a photograph as prescribed in section 5a becomes available.

    (j) The text of the provision of law that defines the criminal offense for which the sex offender is registered.

    (k) The individual's registration status.

    (3) The following information must not be made available on the public internet website described in subsection (2):

    (a) The identity of any victim of the offense.

    (b) The individual's Social Security number.

    (c) Any arrests not resulting in a conviction.

    (d) Any travel or immigration document numbers.

    (e) The individual's tier classification.

    (f) The individual's driver license number or state personal identification card number.

    (4) The public internet website described in subsection (2) must not include the following individuals:

    (a) An individual registered solely because he or she had 1 or more dispositions for a listed offense entered under section 18 of chapter XIIA of the probate code of 1939, 1939 PA 288, MCL 712A.18, in a case that was not designated as a case in which the individual was to be tried in the same manner as an adult under section 2d of chapter XIIA of the probate code of 1939, 1939 PA 288, MCL 712A.2d.

    (b) An individual registered solely because he or she was the subject of an order of disposition or other adjudication in a juvenile matter in another state or country.

    (c) An individual registered solely because he or she was convicted of a single tier I offense, other than an individual who was convicted of a violation of any of the following:

    (i) Section 145c(4) of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.145c.

    (ii) A violation of section 335a(2)(b) of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.335a, if a victim is a minor.

    (iii) Section 349b of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.349b, if the victim is a minor.

    (iv) Section 539j of the Michigan penal code, 1931 PA 328, MCL 750.539j, if a victim is a minor.

    (v) An offense substantially similar to an offense described in subparagraphs (i) to (iv) under a law of the United States that is specifically enumerated in 42 USC 16911, under a law of any state or any country, or under tribal or military law.

    (5) The compilation of individuals must be indexed alphabetically by village, city, township, and county, numerically by zip code area, and geographically as determined appropriate by the department.

    (6) The department shall update the public internet website with new registrations, deletions from registrations, and address changes at the same time those changes are made to the law enforcement database described in subsection (1). The department shall make the law enforcement database available to each department post, local law enforcement agency, and sheriff's department by the law enforcement information network. Upon request by a department post, local law enforcement agency, or sheriff's department, the department shall provide to that post, agency, or sheriff's department the information from the law enforcement database in printed form for the designated areas located in whole or in part within the post's, agency's, or sheriff's department's jurisdiction. The department shall provide the ability to conduct a computerized search of the law enforcement database and the public internet website based upon the name and campus location of an institution of higher education.

    (7) The department shall make the law enforcement database available to a department post, local law enforcement agency, or sheriff's department by electronic, computerized, or other similar means accessible to the post, agency, or sheriff's department. The department shall make the public internet website available to the public by electronic, computerized, or other similar means accessible to the public. The electronic, computerized, or other similar means shall provide for a search by name, village, city, township, and county designation, zip code, and geographical area.

    (8) If a court determines that the public availability under section 10 of any information concerning individuals registered under this act violates the constitution of the United States or this state, the department shall revise the public internet website described in subsection (2) so that it does not contain that information.

    (9) If the department determines that an individual has completed his or her registration period, including a registration period reduced by law under 2011 PA 18, or that he or she otherwise is no longer required to register under this act, the department shall remove the individual's registration information from both the law enforcement database and the public internet website within 7 days after making that determination.

    

    

History: 1994, Act 295, Eff. Oct. 1, 1995 ;-- Am. 1996, Act 494, Eff. Apr. 1, 1997 ;-- Am. 1999, Act 85, Eff. Sept. 1, 1999 ;-- Am. 2002, Act 542, Eff. Oct. 1, 2002 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 238, Eff. May 1, 2005 ;-- Am. 2004, Act 240, Eff. Oct. 1, 2004 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 18, Eff. July 1, 2011 ;-- Am. 2013, Act 2, Eff. June 1, 2013 ;-- Am. 2020, Act 295, Eff. Mar. 24, 2021

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 52 cases (21 in the last 5 years), 1997–2026 · leading case: In Re Ayres, 608 N.W.2d 132 (Mich. Ct. App. 2000).
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In Re Ayres, 608 N.W.2d 132 (Mich. Ct. App. 2000). · cites it 4× “475(2)(b), MCL 28.728(1); MSA 4.475(8)(1). Although registration of sex offenders is generally confidential and intended for law enforcement purposes only, MCL 28.”
Lanni v. Engler, 994 F. Supp. 849 (E.D. Mich. 1998). · cites it 4× “Mich. Comp.Laws Ann. § 28.723(a), (b). The Department of State Police is required to maintain a computerized data base of those who register under the Act.”
People v. Tucker, 879 N.W.2d 906 (Mich. Ct. App. 2015). · cites it 3× “MCL 28.728(2), as amended by 1999 PA 85 ; Dipiazza, 286 Mich App at 142-143 .”
People v. DiPiazza, 778 N.W.2d 264 (Mich. Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 2× “MCL 28.728(2); MSA 4.475(8)(2), MCL 28.730(2), (3); MSA 4.”
People v. Temelkoski, 859 N.W.2d 743 (Mich. Ct. App. 2014). · cites it 3× “; see MCL 28.728(2). Generally, offenders required to register under SORA are included on the PSOR, 5 MCL 28.”
John Doe, Xiv v. Michigan Dep't of State Police & Col. Tadarial Sturdivant, Dir., Michigan State Police, 490 F.3d 491 (6th Cir. 2007). “Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.728 (4)(A). When the Michigan legislature enacted the SORA, it also amended the HYTA to provide that even individuals assigned to youthful trainee status were required to register as sex offenders.”
Does v. Snyder, 101 F. Supp. 3d 672 (E.D. Mich. 2015). · cites it 2× “(e) Any electronic mail addresses and instant message addresses assigned to the individual or routinely used by the individual and any login names or other identifiers used by the individual when using any electronic mail address or instant messaging system.”
People v. Pennington, 610 N.W.2d 608 (Mich. Ct. App. 2000). · cites it 2× “475(10)(2), (3), which allow persons living within the same zip code as a registered sex offender to access information about the offender, such as the offender’s name, address, and physical description and the offense involved.”
Doe v. Kelley, 961 F. Supp. 1105 (W.D. Mich. 1997). · cites it 2× “§ 28.728. Individuals required to be registered are individuals domiciled or temporarily residing in Michigan who have been convicted of any of the “listed offenses” since October 1, 1995, and are incarcerated or on probation or parole for such offense; or were so convieted…”
In Re Wentworth, 651 N.W.2d 773 (Mich. Ct. App. 2002). · cites it 2× “; MCL 28.728(2). A juvenile offender is initially exempt from inclusion within the public database; however, for esc n violations, that exemption ends when the individual becomes eighteen years old.”
Fullmer v. Michigan Dep't of State Police, 207 F. Supp. 2d 663 (E.D. Mich. 2002). · cites it 6× “MCL 28.728(1); 28.730(1). The general public does not have access to this registry and it is not open for inspection except for law enforcement purposes.”
In Re Whittaker, 607 N.W.2d 387 (Mich. Ct. App. 2000). · cites it 4× “§ 28.728; MSA 4.475(8), because it punishes the parents by making their address public.”
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— Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.728(1) — 4 cases
Lanni v. Engler, 994 F. Supp. 849 (E.D. Mich. 1998). “Mich. Comp.Laws Ann. § 28.723(a), (b). The Department of State Police is required to maintain a computerized data base of those who register under the Act.”
In Re Ayres, 608 N.W.2d 132 (Mich. Ct. App. 2000). “475(2)(b), MCL 28.728(1); MSA 4.475(8)(1). Although registration of sex offenders is generally confidential and intended for law enforcement purposes only, MCL 28.”
Fullmer v. Michigan Dep't of State Police, 207 F. Supp. 2d 663 (E.D. Mich. 2002). “MCL 28.728(1); 28.730(1). The general public does not have access to this registry and it is not open for inspection except for law enforcement purposes.”
People v Kardasz (Mich. 2025).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.728(1)(n) — 2 cases
People of Michigan v. Paul J Betts Jr (Mich. 2021).
People of Michigan v. Paul J Betts Jr (Mich. 2021).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.728(1)(u) — 2 cases
People of Michigan v. Paul J Betts Jr (Mich. 2021).
People of Michigan v. Paul J Betts Jr (Mich. 2021).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.728(2) — 24 cases
In Re Ayres, 608 N.W.2d 132 (Mich. Ct. App. 2000). “475(2)(b), MCL 28.728(1); MSA 4.475(8)(1). Although registration of sex offenders is generally confidential and intended for law enforcement purposes only, MCL 28.”
People v. Temelkoski, 859 N.W.2d 743 (Mich. Ct. App. 2014). “; see MCL 28.728(2). Generally, offenders required to register under SORA are included on the PSOR, 5 MCL 28.”
People v. Pennington, 610 N.W.2d 608 (Mich. Ct. App. 2000). “475(10)(2), (3), which allow persons living within the same zip code as a registered sex offender to access information about the offender, such as the offender’s name, address, and physical description and the offense involved.”
In Re Wentworth, 651 N.W.2d 773 (Mich. Ct. App. 2002). “; MCL 28.728(2). A juvenile offender is initially exempt from inclusion within the public database; however, for esc n violations, that exemption ends when the individual becomes eighteen years old.”
People v. DiPiazza, 778 N.W.2d 264 (Mich. Ct. App. 2009). “MCL 28.728(2); MSA 4.475(8)(2), MCL 28.730(2), (3); MSA 4.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.728(2)(a) — 1 case
People v Shaver (Mich. 2026).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.728(2)(b) — 1 case
People of Michigan v. David John Kiczenski (Mich. Ct. App. 2024).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.728(2)(k) — 1 case
People v Kardasz (Mich. 2025).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.728(2)(l) — 6 cases
People of Michigan v. Paul J Betts Jr (Mich. 2021).
People of Michigan v. Paul J Betts Jr (Mich. 2021).
People Of Mi V Cora Ladane Lymon (Mich. Ct. App. 2022).
People of Michigan v. Cora Ladane Lymon (Mich. 2024).
People of Michigan v. David a Montgomery (Mich. Ct. App. 2025).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.728(3) — 2 cases
Martha Redmond v. Theresa Heller (Mich. Ct. App. 2020).
People Of Mi V Cora Ladane Lymon (Mich. Ct. App. 2022).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.728(3)(a) — 1 case
In re TD, 823 N.W.2d 101 (Mich. Ct. App. 2011).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.728(3)(b) — 1 case
People v. Tucker, 879 N.W.2d 906 (Mich. Ct. App. 2015). “MCL 28.728(2), as amended by 1999 PA 85 ; Dipiazza, 286 Mich App at 142-143 .”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.728(3)(c) — 4 cases
People v. Tucker, 879 N.W.2d 906 (Mich. Ct. App. 2015). “MCL 28.728(2), as amended by 1999 PA 85 ; Dipiazza, 286 Mich App at 142-143 .”
People of Michigan v. Paul J Betts Jr (Mich. 2021).
People of Michigan v. Paul J Betts Jr (Mich. 2021).
People Of Mi V Cora Ladane Lymon (Mich. Ct. App. 2022).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.728(3)(e) — 10 cases
People of Michigan v. Paul J Betts Jr (Mich. 2021).
People of Michigan v. Paul J Betts Jr (Mich. 2021).
People Of Mi V Cora Ladane Lymon (Mich. Ct. App. 2022).
People of Michigan v. Cora Ladane Lymon (Mich. 2024).
People v Kardasz (Mich. 2025).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.728(4) — 6 cases
People v. Temelkoski, 859 N.W.2d 743 (Mich. Ct. App. 2014). “; see MCL 28.728(2). Generally, offenders required to register under SORA are included on the PSOR, 5 MCL 28.”
People of Michigan v. Wayne Duane Jenkins (Mich. Ct. App. 2017).
People of Michigan v. Wayne Duane Jenkins (Mich. Ct. App. 2017).
Anthony Hart v. State of Michigan (Mich. Ct. App. 2019).
People of Michigan v. Marc Anthony Kozicki (Mich. Ct. App. 2024).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.728(4)(a) — 1 case
People v. DiPiazza, 778 N.W.2d 264 (Mich. Ct. App. 2009). “MCL 28.728(2); MSA 4.475(8)(2), MCL 28.730(2), (3); MSA 4.”
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.728(4)(c) — 3 cases
People of Michigan v. Paul J Betts Jr (Mich. 2021).
People of Michigan v. Paul J Betts Jr (Mich. 2021).
People Of Mi V Cora Ladane Lymon (Mich. Ct. App. 2022).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.728(6) — 1 case
Martha Redmond v. Theresa Heller (Mich. Ct. App. 2020).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.728(7) — 2 cases
People v Kardasz (Mich. 2025).
People v Shaver (Mich. 2026).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.728(8) — 3 cases
People of Michigan v. Paul J Betts Jr (Mich. 2021).
People of Michigan v. Paul J Betts Jr (Mich. 2021).
John Doe v. Snyder (E.D. Mich. 2020).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.728(9) — 2 cases
Anthony Hart v. State of Michigan (Mich. Ct. App. 2019).
Lewis v. Whitmer (E.D. Mich. 2020).
— Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.728(c)(4) — 2 cases
People of Michigan v. Matthew Galloway (Mich. Ct. App. 2017).
People of Michigan v. Matthew Galloway (Mich. Ct. App. 2017).
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