Michigan
Mandated reporters are individuals who are legally required to report known or suspected abuse and neglect of vulnerable populations to state and/or local authorities. Laws surrounding mandated reporting vary from state-to-state so please ensure your familiarity with your state's laws regarding individuals who are required to report known or suspected abuse and neglect.
Links
- State regulation
- State training and resources.
- Abuse hotline: 1-855-444-3911.
Michigan’s Central Registry is a repository of names of individuals who are identified as perpetrators related to a central registry case. For information on Notification of Central Registry Placement and Due Process Rights, visit the Central Registry website at michigan.gov.
Only confirmed cases of methamphetamine production, confirmed serious abuse or neglect, confirmed sexual abuse, or confirmed sexual exploitation will be classified as a central registry case in Michigan. Individuals may have child welfare history that resulted in central registry placement previously but no longer meet the criteria. In addition, select criminal convictions involving children will result in placement on central registry. Statutory language outlining these parameters, among others, can be found on the Michigan Legislature’s website.
Confidentiality of Central Registry Information
Central Registry information is confidential; therefore, by law, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) cannot provide this information to anyone other than those listed in the Child Protection Law (MCL 722.627-722.627j). The Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act requires states to check any child abuse and neglect registry on any prospective foster and adoptive parent and other adults living in a prospective foster and adoptive parent's home. Any information released under the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act must not be used for any other purpose.
Agencies or organizations as authorized by the Michigan Child Protection Law, can request a Central Registry clearance for potential employees or volunteers, including participation in school or university coursework programs.
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