07/01/2011
ADRIAN - Michigan’s new sex offender registry laws take effect today.
The changes were needed to bring Michigan into compliance with the federal Adam Walsh Child Safety and Protection Act, according to the state of Michigan’s website. Without the changes, the state risked losing a portion of the federal funds through the Justice Assistance Grant Program, which is used to fund a wide range of law enforcement efforts.
- Apparently they did not do homework, as usual. It's going to cost more to implement, in the long run, that just sucking up the loss.
Gov. Rick Snyder signed the changes into law on April 12.
Under the new rules, Michigan is implementing a tiered system for reporting based on the seriousness of an offense. The most serious offenders will still have to report four times a year and remain on the registry for life.
To comply with the new rules, offenders on the registry will now have to provide additional information beyond current requirements. These additions include Social Security numbers, passport information, email addresses, vehicle information and employer information. The changes will make it easier for law enforcement to track offenders.
The measure also removes many juveniles and other non-dangerous offenders from the public list. These include teenagers who have been convicted of statutory rape for consensual sex with a teenage partner.
1st Lt. Tony Cuevas, commander of the Monroe and Adrian posts of the Michigan State Police, said registered offenders should allow extra time for the registration process, as it could take up to 15 minutes per person.
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