SORA was created to give the public information about convicted sex offenders. People should not use this information to harass or harm anyone listed on the SORA. Michigan State Police maintains and updates the list.
The Michigan Sex Offender Registry lists information about people convicted of sexually based crimes. The Sex Offenders Registration Act is used to determine when someone must be placed on the Sex Offender Registry. The Act also explains when someone’s name can be removed from the Sex Offender Registry.The SORA will list this information about people on the registry:
Name
Date of birth
Registration number
Photo
Registration details, such as the registration time frame and last verification date
Physical characteristics including scars, marks, tattoos
Known aliases
Offense information
Address
Vehicle information
It may seem unfair to you that your personal information is made public because of your conviction. You may feel that you were unfairly convicted, or you may have pleaded guilty in exchange for reduced penalties because the risk of taking your case to trial seemed too great. You may be tempted to avoid registering with the state database of sex offenders to avoid further embarrassment. Additionally, the requirements and the bureaucracy involved with registering can be confusing.
Failing to register as a sex offender in Michigan can be a felony crime and you may face severe penalties if you’re convicted. If you are charged with failure to register as a sex offender in Michigan, a conviction can result in a number of lasting consequences in addition to those you already experienced for your sex crime conviction. The effects of a failure to register conviction may include:
Years in prison
Thousands of dollars in fines
Revocation of your probation or parole
If you’ve been charged with failure to register as a sex offender in Michigan, it’s important that you don’t ignore this charge. It may be the case that you thought you were in compliance, or there were extenuating circumstances that caused you to be unable to fulfill the registration requirements. Experienced Sex Crime Lawyers can plead your case in court and work to get your charge dismissed or your penalties reduced
