Generated: March 25, 2026
📅 Your First 30 Days
Complete these steps as quickly as possible after release. Missing deadlines can trigger supervision violations.
Report to your parole or probation officer within 24 hours of release
Register with local law enforcement (police or sheriff) within 3 days of establishing residence
Obtain Michigan ID at your registered address
Report any employment to your supervision officer and law enforcement within 3 days
Confirm your current SORNA tier — Michigan law has changed; consult a local attorney
📋 Registry Obligations
Michigan Tier III registrants verify every 90 days, Tier II every 6 months, Tier I annually. Report employment changes to local law enforcement and your supervision officer within 3 days.
Tier system: SORNA tiers (I/II/III)
🏠 Residency Restrictions
Michigan Tier III registrants may not reside within 1,000 ft of a school, daycare, or public library. Michigan's SORNA framework has been revised after court challenges — verify your current tier obligations with a Michigan attorney or your supervision officer before making housing decisions.
- ·1,000 ft from schools (Tier III)
- ·1,000 ft from daycare centers (Tier III)
- ·1,000 ft from public libraries (Tier III)
- ·Individual supervision conditions may apply proximity restrictions to Tier I/II registrants
- ·Must report address changes to local law enforcement within 3 days
💡 Housing tip: Michigan Prisoner ReEntry Initiative (MPRI) coordinates pre-release housing planning. Contact your MDOC case manager before release to begin your housing search.
Find housing resources →💼 Fair-Chance Employers
Employers who explicitly accept applicants with sex offense records. View all fair-chance employers →
No jobs currently listed specifically in Michigan, but many employers hire remotely or across state lines.
Browse All Fair-Chance Jobs →🎓 Education & Certifications
All courses on OpenPath require no background check. Many can be started immediately after release.
Construction & Trades
OSHA 10/30, Forklift, Welding
Transportation
CDL Prep, Logistics Fundamentals
Technology
Google IT Certificate, Python
Food Service
ServSafe, Food Handler Cert
📞 Key Contacts
Save these numbers. Know them before you need them.
⚖️ Legal Aid
🤝 Reentry Organizations
State-coordinated reentry planning and support
Transitional housing and reentry services
🏛️ Parole / Supervision Agency
Michigan Dept. of Corrections (MDOC): 517-335-1426 · michigan.gov/corrections
🆘 Crisis & Emergency Lines
📖 SORNA Tier Reference
Michigan Tier III registrants cannot be employed within 1,000 ft of schools, daycares, or libraries. Michigan's SORNA framework was revised following court challenges; verify current status.
For complete tier definitions, offense classifications, and federal vs. state comparisons:
View Full Michigan SORNA Guide →or visit: openpath.app/sorna-info
openpath.app/sorna-info#MI
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Disclaimer: This guide is informational only. Laws change frequently. Always verify your specific requirements with your supervision officer and consult a qualified attorney.