Sex offender verification under way in Michigan

LANSING (AP) -- The quarterly verification period for Michigan residents convicted of sex offenses is now underway across the state. It lasts until Oct. 15. State police say so-called "Tier 3" offenders are required to report their current address to a local law enforcement agency, sheriff's office or state police post. The Michigan Sex Offender Registration Act requires Tier 1 offenders to verify their address annually, during the first 15 days of January. Tier 2 offenders must verify their address semi-annually, during the first 15 days of January and July. Tier 3 offenders must verify their address quarterly, during the first 15 days of January, April, July and October. Failure to do so carries a penalty of up to two years behind bars. Published: Fri, Oct 4, 2013