CSC Laws and Penalties in Michigan
There are various degrees of criminal sexual conduct (CSC). Below is an overview of each Section with links to further details in the Michigan Compiled Laws.
- Section MCL 750.520a
Provides definitions of the terms used throughout the Michigan CSC laws, such as sexual penetration, sexual contact and more. - Section MCL 750.520b,
First-degree CSC is the most severe form of CSC in Michigan. It involves sexual penetration and is generally considered a felony punishable by up to life imprisonment. - Section MCL 750.520c
Second-degree CSC involves sexual contact, which includes touching a person’s genitals, buttocks, breasts, or other intimate areas, without their consent. It is also considered a felony and carries a penalty of up to 15 years in prison. - Section MCL 750.520d
Third-degree CSC is similar to second-degree CSC, but it involves a lack of consent due to the victim’s age, mental capacity, or intoxication. It is punishable by up to 15 years in prison and is also considered a felony.
- Section MCL 750.520e
Fourth-degree CSC involves consensual sexual activity with a minor aged 13-16. It is punishable by up to two years in prison and is considered a misdemeanor.
- Section MCL 750.520f
This Section imposes a 5-year mandatory minimum sentence for those convicted of CSC who have already been convicted of certain CSC and Sex Crimes previously.
- Section MCL 750.520g
This Section sets forth the law and penalties for two separate crimes, Assault With Intent to Commit CSC Involving Sexual Penetration punishable by up to 10 years and Assault With Intent to Commit CSC in the Second Degree punishable by up to 5 years.
- Section MCL 750.520h, Corroboration of Victim’s Testimony Not Required. This Section states that the testimony of the (alleged) victim need not be corroborated by other evidence.
- Section MCL 750.520i
Resistance by Victim Not Required. This Section states that the (alleged) victim need not resist the alleged Sexual Assault.
- Section MCL 750.520j
Evidence of Victim’s Sexual Conduct. This Section sets forth a general ban, with certain exceptions on the admission of evidence of specific instances of the (alleged) victim’s past sexual conduct.
- Section MCL 750.520k
Suppression of Names and Details. This Section establishes that under certain circumstances the names of the alleged victim and the accused as well as details of the case can be suppressed.
- Section MCL 750.520l
This Section essentially makes it law that a person is not exempt from being charged because the alleged victim is their spouse.
- Section MCL 750.520m
This Section establishes when a person must submit a DNA sample when arrested for, charged with, or convicted of certain crimes in Michigan. DNA identification profiling; chemical testing; manner of collecting and transmitting samples; existing DNA identification profile; assessment; definitions.
- Section MCL 750.520n
This Section sets forth (part of) the law on when a person convicted of certain Criminal Sexual Conduct is to be sentenced to lifetime electronic monitoring (tether).
- Section MCL 750.520o
Violation of MCL 750.520b, 750.520c, 750.520d, 750.520e, or 750.520g by Individual or Juvenile Who is Student; Definitions.
