The Age of Consent
Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-319 — sixteen, when the older person is nineteen or older
| The younger person | The older person | The charge |
|---|---|---|
| The younger personAt least twelve, under sixteen | The older personNineteen or older | The chargeSexual assault in the first degree, a Class II felony |
| The younger personAt least twelve, under sixteen | The older personTwenty five or older | The chargeSexual assault of a child in the first degree, a Class IB felony with a mandatory fifteen years |
| The younger personUnder twelve | The older personNineteen or older | The chargeSexual assault of a child in the first degree |
Who handles this in Nebraska: Nebraska State Bar Association, Find a Lawyer; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Nebraska directory.
The age of the older person is an element the state must prove beyond a reasonable doubt.
Other sexual contact charges and registration are in other sections not covered here. A charge, or the worry of one, is a question for a licensed Nebraska attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-319 — Sexual assault; first degree; penalty
- Neb. Rev. Stat. § 28-319.01 — Sexual assault of a child; first degree; penalty
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Nebraska attorney.