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Mich. Comp. Laws § 750.10a (2026)
Sexually delinquent persons; definition.
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THE MICHIGAN PENAL CODE
Act 328 of 1931
750.10a Sexually delinquent persons; definition.
Sec. 10a.
The term "sexually delinquent person" when used in this act shall mean any person whose sexual behavior is characterized by repetitive or compulsive acts which indicate a disregard of consequences or the recognized rights of others, or by the use of force upon another person in attempting sex relations of either a heterosexual or homosexual nature, or by the commission of sexual aggressions against children under the age of 16.
History: Add. 1952, Act 73, Eff. Sept. 18, 1952
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 37
cases (3 in the last 5 years), 1968–2025 · leading case: People v. Breidenbach, 798 N.W.2d 738 (Mich. 2011).
People v. Breidenbach, 798 N.W.2d 738 (Mich. 2011). “MCL 750.10a defines a sexually delinquent person as 2 one jury without objection.”
People v. Helzer, 273 N.W.2d 44 (Mich. 1978). “In order to convict defendant as a sexual delinquent, evidence [9] of delinquency, as defined by MCL 750.10a; MSA 28.200(1), must be established beyond a reasonable doubt: "The term `sexually delinquent person' when used in this act shall mean any person whose sexual behavior is…”
People of Michigan v. Lonnie James Arnold, 918 N.W.2d 164 (Mich. 2018). “15 For example, the "1 day to life" option is available only for "sexually delinquent persons" as defined in MCL 750.10a, leaving in place some of the definitional issues that came with characterizing a defendant as a "criminal sexual psychopathic person.”
People v. Campbell, 894 N.W.2d 72 (Mich. Ct. App. 2016). “335a; MCL 750.10a. The trial court sentenced Campbell as a fourth-offense habitual offender, MCL 769.”
People v. Buehler, 727 N.W.2d 127 (Mich. 2007). “[4] MCL 750.10a. [5] At the time defendant committed his crime, MCL 750.”
People v. Murphy, 513 N.W.2d 451 (Mich. Ct. App. 1994). “567(1), MCL 750.10a; MSA 28.200(1). The trial court sentenced him to one day to life in prison, as prescribed by the statute.”
People v. Vronko, 579 N.W.2d 138 (Mich. Ct. App. 1998). “567(1), and from his subsequent guilty plea of being a sexually delinquent person, MCL 750.10a; MSA 28.200(1). Pursuant to MCL 750.”
People v. Sundling, 395 N.W.2d 308 (Mich. Ct. App. 1986). “788(3)(1)(b); and one count *280 of being a sexually delinquent person, MCL 750.10a; MSA 28.200(1). In a supplemental information, defendant was charged as an habitual offender, third offense, MCL 769.”
People v. Winford, 273 N.W.2d 54 (Mich. 1978). “, concurred with BLAIR MOODY, JR., J. KAVANAGH, C.J. (dissenting). I am convinced this statute is unconstitutional as a denial of due process.”
People v. Buehler, 710 N.W.2d 55 (Mich. Ct. App. 2006). “335a, and guilty to a charge of being a sexually delinquent person, MCL 750.10a. Because the offense of indecent exposure by a sexually delinquent person is subject to the statutory sentencing guidelines, see MCL 777.”
People v. Kelly, 465 N.W.2d 569 (Mich. Ct. App. 1990). “567(1), and of being a sexually delinquent person, MCL 750.10a; MSA 28.200(1). He was sentenced to life imprisonment.”
People v. Franklin, 828 N.W.2d 61 (Mich. Ct. App. 2012). “10a defines “sexually delinquent person” as any person whose sexual behavior is characterized by repetitive or compulsive acts which indicate a disregard of consequences or the recognized rights of others, or by the use of force upon another person in attempting sex relations of…”
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