| Michigan Megan's
Law and Victim's Rights
(1)The right to respect
Crime victims shall have the right to be treated
with fairness and respect for their dignity and privacy throughout the criminal
justice process.
(2)The right to be informed
Crime victims shall have the right to
notification of court proceedings.
Crime victims shall have the right to
information about the conviction, sentence, imprisonment, and release of the
accused.
(3)The right to be present
Crime victims shall have the right to attend
trial and all other court proceedings the accused has the right to attend.
(4)The right to be heard
Crime victims shall have the right to confer with
the prosecution.
Crime victims shall have the right to make a statement to
the court at sentencing.
Please refer to the State of Michigan Section 24 for further information
regarding the victims&339; rights.
Section 24. RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIM; ENFORCEMENT; ASSESSMENT AGAINST
CONVICTED DEFENDANTS.
(1) Crime victims, as defined by law, shall have the following rights, as
provided by law:
The right to be treated with fairness and respect for their dignity and
privacy throughout the criminal justice process.
The right to timely
disposition of the case following the arrest of the accused.
The right to be
reasonably protected from the accused throughout the criminal justice
process.
The right to notification of court proceedings.
The right to
attend trial and all other court proceedings the accused has the right to
attend.
The right to confer with the prosecution.
The right to make a
statement to the court at sentencing.
The right to restitution.
The right
to information about the conviction, sentence, imprisonment, and release of the
accused.
(2) The legislature may provide by law for the enforcement of the
section.
(3) The legislature may provide for an assessment
| Contact Person: |
Danielle Sanchez, State Police Sex Offender Analyst:
Phone:
(517) 322-4937 Email Psors@state.mi.us |
| Offenders Required to Register: |
All persons convicted of one of the listed offenses on or after
October 1, 1995(when the SOR legislation took effect) and those persons who were
convicted prior to that date who were still incarcerated, on parole or probation
for that offense on 10/01/95 must be registered. All offenders are entered
locally by a criminal justice agency that dealt with the offender. Offenders
must be registered after conviction, and prior to sentencing. |
| Information Collected: |
Name, aliases, race, sex, DOB, current street address, height,
weight, hair and eye color. Social Security Number, conviction (including
original charge if convicted of lesser offense), blood type, DNA profiles when
available and digitized photo. FBI number (fingerprints), SID number, Drivers
license number or State ID number. |
| Administrating Agency: |
State Police, local law enforcement. |
| Timeframe for Registration: |
Registered prior to sentencing, undated upon release; within 14
days of residing in state; 10 days of changing address. |
| Applies to Out of State Offenders: |
Yes |
| Duration of Requirement: |
Depending upon the charge, offenders will remain on the SOR for
25 years, or for life. (Offenders released from prison must remain on the list
for a minimum of 10 years. For example, if an offender served twenty years in
prison for one of the listed offenses, upon release he/she would have to remain
on the SOR for ten years.). Anyone convicted after 9/1/99 of: criminal sexual
conduct 1st degree; criminal sexual conduct 2nd degree if victim is under 13
years; kidnapping if victim is under 18 years; child kidnapping if victim is
under 14; child sexual abusive activity or material is subject to lifetime
registration. |
| Verification of Address: |
Offenders convicted of any degree of Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC
1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th degree) or any felony offense must verify their address
with their local law enforcement agency during the first fifteen days of
January, April, July, and October each year they are registered. Those offenders
convicted of a simple misdemeanor must verify their address during the first
fifteen days of January each year they are registered. |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance: |
Felony - up to 4 years imprisonment and/or $2,000 fine;
probation/parole or youthful trainee status revoked. |
| Access to Information: |
As of 5/99, listings by zip code or other identifying criteria of
the registered offenders within a jurisdiction are available for inspection by
the general public during normal business hours at State Police posts, local law
enforcement agencies, and sheriff's departments. Information is also available
through the Internet website. |
| Confidentiality Provision: |
A person who divulges, uses, or publishes registration
information is guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days imprisonment
and/or up to $500 fine. An offender whose registration is revealed has a civil
cause of action against the responsible party. |
| Number Registered: |
29,550 as of 6/1/02 |
| Percent Compliance: |
61.2% |
| Internet Access: |
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