The Age of Consent
11 Del. C. § 770 — sixteen, and eighteen when the older person is 30 or older
| The younger person | The older person | The charge |
|---|---|---|
| The younger personBefore the sixteenth birthday | The older personAnyone | The chargeRape in the fourth degree, a class C felony |
| The younger personBefore the eighteenth birthday | The older person30 years of age or older, unless the two are married | The chargeRape in the fourth degree, a class C felony |
Who handles this in Delaware: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Delaware directory.
Higher degrees of rape, the rules on mistake as to age, and registration are in other sections not covered here. A charge, or the worry of one, is a question for a licensed Delaware attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- 11 Del. C. § 770 — Rape in the fourth degree; class C felony
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Delaware attorney.