The Michigan Sex Offender Registration Act

 President George W. Bush signed the Adam Walsh Act into law. This set the standard for how law enforcement classifies sexual offenses. Under the federal Adam Walsh Act, sexual offenses are classified based on the crime committed, the nature of the crime, the age of the people involved, and whether or not the convicted sex offender is likely to commit the same type of offense again.


The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 established a comprehensive, national sex offender registration system called the Michigan Sex Offender Registration Act or Michigan SORA.  SORA aims to close potential gaps and loopholes that existed under prior laws, and to strengthen the nationwide network of sex offender registrations.




If you’ve ever looked at the Michigan Sex Offender Registry, or researched someone who is listed as a sex offender, you probably noticed the ‘tier’ classification system. For people who aren’t familiar with the system, this can be a little confusing. So let’s take a look at what it means, and why we use this system for classifying sex offenders.

Tier One Offenses:

Indecent exposure with self fondling in front of a child

Possession of child sexually abusive material (child pornography or kiddie porn)

Unlawful imprisonment or restraint of a minor

Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) 4th degree against a victim aged 18 or older

A sex offense committed by a sexually delinquent person

 

Tier Two Offenses:

Accosting, Enticing or Soliciting a Child for Immoral Purposes

Crime Against Nature or Sodomy, if the victim is younger than 18 but older than 13

Criminal Sexual Conduct 2nd Degree, if the victim is older than 13 but younger than 18

Distributing or Promoting Child Sexually Abusive Material

 

Tier Three Offenses:

Gross indecency against a victim under age 13

First Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct (rape, or any other forced sexual penetration)

Third Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct

Assault with intent to commit penetration (CSC 1st degree or CSC 3rd degree)

Second Degree Criminal Sexual Conduct against a victim younger than 13 years old


It should be noted that juveniles may be required to be listed on the Michigan Sex Offender Registry. If the juvenile is age 13 or younger at the time of the offense, then the juvenile is not required to register no matter what the offense is. 


It is a federal crime for an individual to knowingly fail to register or update his or her registration as required pursuant to the Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA).  For example, a sex offender is required to update their registration in each jurisdiction they reside, are employed, or attend school.  Offenders convicted of this crime face statutory penalties.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Accosting And Soliciting A Minor For Immoral Purposes

Michigan Penal Code 750.145a defines the crime and penalties of Accosting For Immoral Purposes . In the past, the accosting of a child has normally taken place in a park or at a school, where the defendant approaches the child and asks for an illegal sexual activity. Nowadays, child accosting tends to take place online. Sometimes, people believe that internet predators are more difficult to catch or that one is simply able to hide behind a computer screen. Not only are these false assumptions, but internet crimes bring serious and harsh penalties with them. If you are up against an internet crimes charge, and particularly one that involves a minor child, you are going to need an experienced and aggressive defense criminal defense attorney to fight for  you. Accosting, enticing or soliciting a child for immoral purpose is a Class F felony which will leave a convicted individual facing a maximum of four years in prison, fines of up to $4,000, or both if convicted. These penalties are for
Read more

What Do The Different Tiers Mean In Michigan SOR

Image
 The Adam Walsh Act, which was signed into law by President George W. Bush in 2006, set the standard for classifying sexual offenses across the country. Sexual offenses are classified according to: The crime committed The age of the people involved Whether the convicted sex offender is likely to re-offend While states were not required to follow the federal classification system, they were encouraged to do so. Like the federal law, the Michigan Sex Offender Registry divides sex offenders according to different categories, or tiers, based on the crime committed and how long they are required to remain on the Michigan sex offender list. What is a Tier 1 Sex Offender Tier I offenses are listed in MCL 28.722(s), and include all of the following offenses: Knowing possession of child sexually abusive material under MCL 750.145c Aggravated indecent exposure which is indecent exposure involving fondling under MCL 750.355a(2)(b) Unlawful imprisonment if the other person is a minor under MCL 750
Read more

Sexually Delinquent Person in Michigan

Delinquent Person in Michigan mean any person whose sexual behavior is characterized by repetitive or compulsive acts which indicate a disregard of consequences or the recognized rights of others, or by the use of force upon another person in attempting sex relations of either a heterosexual or homosexual nature, or by the commission of sexual aggressions against children under the age of 16. Individuals charged with certain sex offenses may also be charged with being a sexually delinquent person as well. This is not a separate offense, but instead an alternate sentencing provision or sentencing enhancement. A conviction as a sexually delinquent person is totally dependent upon conviction of the underlying crime. When an individual exposes his or her person and is already known to be sexually delinquent, he or she is guilty of indecent exposure by a sexually delinquent person. The penalties for a conviction are extremely severe, and may include life in prison. If you are being accused
Read more