The Age of Consent
18 Pa.C.S. 3122.1 — sixteen, and a felony when the older person is four or more years older
| Under 16, and the older person is | Statutory sexual assault |
|---|---|
| Under 16, and the older person isFour to less than 11 years older, not married | Statutory sexual assaultFelony of the second degree |
| Under 16, and the older person is11 or more years older, not married | Statutory sexual assaultFelony of the first degree |
Who handles this in Pennsylvania: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Pennsylvania directory.
Rape and other offenses with younger children are in other sections not covered here. A charge, or the worry of one, is a question for a licensed Pennsylvania attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- 18 Pa.C.S. 3122.1 — Statutory sexual assault
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Pennsylvania attorney.