Mich. Comp. Laws § 28.721a

Current through Public Act 156 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 28.721a - Legislative declarations; determination; intent

The legislature declares that the sex offenders registration act was enacted pursuant to the legislature's exercise of the police power of the state with the intent to better assist law enforcement officers and the people of this state in preventing and protecting against the commission of future criminal sexual acts by convicted sex offenders. The legislature has determined that a person who has been convicted of committing an offense covered by this act poses a potential serious menace and danger to the health, safety, morals, and welfare of the people, and particularly the children, of this state. The registration requirements of this act are intended to provide law enforcement and the people of this state with an appropriate, comprehensive, and effective means to monitor those persons who pose such a potential danger.

MCL 28.721a

Add. 2002, Act 542, Eff. 10/1/2002.