Sec. 520l.
A person may be charged and convicted under sections 520b to 520g even though the victim is his or her legal spouse. However, a person may not be charged or convicted solely because his or her legal spouse is under the age of 16, mentally incapable, or mentally incapacitated.
History: Add. 1974, Act 266, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975 ;-- Am. 1988, Act 138, Imd. Eff. June 1, 1988 Compiler's Notes: Section 2 of Act 266 of 1974 provides:“Saving clause.“All proceedings pending and all rights and liabilities existing, acquired, or incurred at the time this amendatory act takes effect are saved and may be consummated according to the law in force when they are commenced. This amendatory act shall not be construed to affect any prosecution pending or begun before the effective date of this amendatory act.”Section 2 of Act 138 of 1988 provides: “This amendatory act shall take effect June 1, 1988 and apply to crimes committed on or after that date.
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 750 - Michigan Penal Code
Act 328 of 1931 - The Michigan Penal Code (750.1 - 750.568)
328-1931-LXXVI - Chapter LXXVI Rape (750.520...750.520o)
Section 750.520 - Repealed. 1974, Act 266, Eff. Apr. 1, 1975.
Section 750.520a - Definitions.
Section 750.520c - Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Second Degree; Felony.
Section 750.520d - Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Third Degree; Felony.
Section 750.520e - Criminal Sexual Conduct in the Fourth Degree; Misdemeanor.
Section 750.520f - Second or Subsequent Offense; Penalty.
Section 750.520g - Assault With Intent to Commit Criminal Sexual Conduct; Felony.
Section 750.520h - Corroboration of Victim's Testimony Not Required.
Section 750.520i - Resistance by Victim Not Required.
Section 750.520j - Evidence of Victim's Sexual Conduct.
Section 750.520k - Suppression of Names and Details.
Section 750.520l - Legal Spouse as Victim.