2025 Session Last amended: 2005 session

§ 609.3453 — Criminal Sexual Predatory Conduct

Plain-Language Summary

Criminal sexual predatory conduct occurs when a person commits a serious crime like murder, assault, robbery, kidnapping, or burglary motivated by sexual impulses or as part of a pattern aimed at committing sexual crimes. The maximum sentence is 25% longer than the underlying crime, or 50% longer for repeat sex offenders.

Practical Notes
This law adds enhanced penalties when a violent crime is sexually motivated. It applies to a wide range of serious felonies, including murder, assault, robbery, and kidnapping. The enhanced sentence is in addition to any other penalties. Convicted offenders are also subject to conditional release requirements for sex offenders.