The Age of Consent
NRS 200.368 — statutory sexual seduction with a 14 or 15 year old, graded by the older person's age
Statutory sexual seduction is intercourse or sexual penetration by a person 18 years of age or older with a person who is 14 or 15 years of age and at least 4 years younger.
Who handles this in Nevada: State Bar of Nevada Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Nevada directory.
| The older person is | Penalty |
|---|---|
| The older person is21 years of age or older | PenaltyCategory B felony, 1 to 10 years, and a fine of up to $10,000 |
| The older person isUnder the age of 21 years | PenaltyGross misdemeanor, or a category D felony after an earlier sexual offense conviction |
Younger children and other offenses are covered by other sections, as are registration and the consequences of a conviction. A charge, or the worry of one, is a question for a licensed Nevada attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- NRS 200.364 — Sexual offenses; definitions
- NRS 200.368 — Statutory sexual seduction: penalties
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Nevada attorney.