The Age of Consent
N.D.C.C. § 12.1-20-05 — an adult with a minor is a crime, and under fifteen is a felony
| The minor | The adult | The charge |
|---|---|---|
| The minorFifteen or older | The adultAny adult | The chargeCorruption of a minor, a class A misdemeanor |
| The minorFifteen or older | The adultTwenty two or older | The chargeA class C felony |
| The minorUnder fifteen | The adultAnyone | The chargeGross sexual imposition, a class A felony, or class AA when the actor is twenty two or older |
Who handles this in North Dakota: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the North Dakota directory.
Within fifty feet of a school, the corruption charges rise to a class C or class B felony. Registration and the other sex offenses are in other sections not covered here. A charge, or the worry of one, is a question for a licensed North Dakota attorney.
Sources for this section (2)
- N.D.C.C. § 12.1-20-05 — Corruption or solicitation of minors
- N.D.C.C. § 12.1-20-03 — Gross sexual imposition - Penalty
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed North Dakota attorney.