The Age of Consent
Wis. Stat. 948.09 — a misdemeanor from 16 when the defendant is 19 or older
Whoever has sexual intercourse with a child who is not the defendant's spouse and who has reached the age of 16 years is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor, if the defendant had reached the age of 19 years when it happened.
Who handles this in Wisconsin: State Bar of Wisconsin Lawyer Referral Service; and legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Wisconsin directory.
Children under 16 are covered by separate, felony sections not set out here, along with registration and the consequences of a conviction. A charge, or the worry of one, is a question for a licensed Wisconsin attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- Wis. Stat. 948.09 — Sexual intercourse with a child age 16 or older
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wisconsin attorney.