Criminal procedure: sex offender registration; sex offender registration act; modify. Amends secs. 4, 5 & 8c of 1994 PA 295 (MCL 28.724 et seq.).
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Overview
This bill amends the Sex Offenders Registration Act to modify how certain individuals are registered as sex offenders. It primarily adjusts the timelines for registration based on when a conviction occurred, particularly focusing on individuals convicted before specific dates. The bill also clarifies registration requirements for individuals convicted of other felonies after July 1, 2011, and establishes a process for individuals to petition the court to discontinue registration based on time served and other criteria. Finally, it addresses notification requirements for individuals relocating within the state or to other states.
Key provisions
- Adjusts registration timelines for individuals convicted before specific dates (1995, 1999).
- Specifies registration procedures for individuals convicted of other felonies after July 1, 2011.
- Establishes a process for individuals to petition the court to discontinue registration based on time served and other factors.
- Requires individuals relocating within the state or to other states to report their change of address.
- Defines tiers of offenders and associated registration periods.
- Addresses notification requirements for individuals transferred to different correctional facilities or parole/probation agencies.
- Clarifies the process for determining registration requirements for individuals convicted in other states.
- Outlines procedures for victims to provide statements in registration petitions.
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