A Michigan Based Support Group For Families of Individuals Convicted of -or- Charged With A Sex Offense.

Legal Information

LEGAL INFORMATION

This page is not intended to be legal advice.

The following is for informational and educational purposes ONLY.

ACRONYMS WHICH MAY BE USED:

CSC: Criminal Sexual Conduct

HYTA: Holmes Youthful Trainee Act

MCL: Michigan Compiled Law

SO: Sex Offender

SOR: Sex Offender Registry

SORA: Sex Offender Registration Act

GLOSSARY OF CRIMINAL TERMS: found on the Michigan Prosecuting Attorney Coordinating Council website. This is an extensive list of legal terms that can help you understand the legal system a little better. Look under “Criminal Sexual Conduct” for links to definitions of 1^st – 4^th degree.

 STEPS IN A CRIMINAL CASE: A general explanation of how a criminal case progresses through the Michigan criminal justice system.

CRIMES REQUIRING REGISTRATION:

Misdemeanor Listed Offenses (register 1 time a year, every January 1-15, for 25 years):

750.145A         Children – Accosting for Immoral Purposes (conviction prior to 6/1/02)
750.145C(4)     Child Sexually Abusive Commercial Activity (conviction prior to 4/1/03)
750.167(1)(f)*  Disorderly Person – Obscene Conduct
750.335A*        Indecent Exposure
750.448            Soliciting to commit prostitution
* Three convictions of 750.167(1)(f), three convictions of 750.335A, or a combination of three convictions of both offenses will then require registration as a sex offender.