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Michigan lawmaker supports a National Domestic Violence Registry with restrictions
By Priya Mann at WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News
· July 7, 2026
· 2 min read
Domestic violence cases can be complicated to investigate. But what if there was a tool, like a registry, to identify repeat offenders? Tennessee just implemented one, and local lawmakers are paying attention. Oakland County State Rep Mike Harris says a registry would be for the most egregious ca...
Key takeaway Oakland County State Rep Mike Harris says a registry would be for the most egregious cases, “I’ve spent 26 years of law enforcement and I have seen about every type of domestic violence situation you can think of,” Harris said.
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The proposal for a national domestic violence registry has sparked interest among local lawmakers and law enforcement, with Oakland County State Rep Mike Harris expressing support for such a registry with restrictions. As Detroit Police Captain Dana Russell considers the impact of Tennessee's recently implemented registry, concerns about protecting victims' privacy and unintentionally exposing family members are paramount. The rollout of a national registry would require careful consideration of these issues, as well as which convictions would warrant inclusion. Haven, an Oakland County emergency shelter for survivors of intimate partner violence, supports a registry with parameters to protect survivors, emphasizing that it would target repeat offenders who have demonstrated a willingness to harm their loved ones. As the discussion unfolds, it will be crucial to balance the need for accountability with the need to safeguard vulnerable individuals and encourage them to seek help without fear of repercussions.
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Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: WDIV ClickOnDetroit (NBC) - Local News ·
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What is this story about? Domestic violence cases can be complicated to investigate. But what if there was a tool, like a registry, to identify repeat offenders? Tennessee just implemented one, and local lawmakers are paying attention. Oakland County State Rep Mike Harris says a registry would be for the most egregious ca...
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