In Oregon, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to have sex with a minor (someone younger than 18), even if the sex is consensual. Those who break the law have committed statutory rape.
What are the dating laws in Oregon?
Unlike many other states, Oregon has made exceptions in its age of consent laws for adolescents who are under the age of consent, but are close to the same age. In general, anyone 14 years or older can consent to have sex with someone who is no more than 3 years older than them.
Can a 22 year old date a 17 year old in Oregon?
A: Its legal for anyone to date anyone else. The law is not concerned with dating, but is concerned with sex. It is technically legal for a 22 year old to have a sexual relationship with a 17 year old; however, it still not a good idea.
Can a 19 year old date a 17 year old in Oregon?
Yes, it is legal for a 19 year old to date a 17 year old. Furthermore, under almost all circumstances, it is also legal for a 19 year old and a 17 year old to engage in any sexual conduct that two 18+ people could.
Is there a Romeo and Juliet law in Oregon?
In Oregon, there is a Romeo and Juliet exemption that protects from prosecution consensual sex between two minors who are younger than 18 and fewer than three years apart in age. However, sexual contact with a child under the age of 12 is always a serious crime, no matter the age of the defendant.
Can a 22 year old date a 16 year old in Oregon?
In Oregon, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to have sex with a minor (someone younger than 18), even if the sex is consensual. Those who break the law have committed statutory rape.
Can you move out at 16 in Oregon?
Emancipation in Oregon is allowed by ORS 419B. The juvenile court in its discretion may enter a judgment of emancipation where the minor is at least 16 years of age and the court finds that the best interests of the minor will be served by emancipation.
Is it okay for a 25 year old to date a 17 year old?
There is absolutely no illegality when a 25-year-old dates a 17-year-old.