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Michigan court says state sex offender registration law does not apply to homeless

By Douglas A. Berman

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As detailed in this local article, which is headlined "Michigan appeals court: Homeless sex offenders don't have to register," a new opinion about sex offender resigration requirements is causing a stir in Michigan. Here are the basic details: The Michigan Court of Appeals has ruled that homeless sex criminals don?t have to comply with Michigan?s Sex Offender Registry Act. Many law enforcement officials ? who often have to deal with sex offenders who claim they have no permanent residence ? aren?t happy with the ruling. In a published opinion released Tuesday that sets a statewide precedent, a three-judge panel unanimously upheld a trial court?s dismissal of charges against a homeless Ingham County man for failing to register, failing to comply with reporting duties and failing to pay registration fees...continue to full post

Full post as published by Sentencing Law and Policy on February 05, 2010 (boomark / email).

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