In Alaska, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to have sex with a minor (someone younger than 16), even if the sex is consensual. Those who break the law have committed statutory rape.

What is the legal age gap in Alaska?

What is the age of consent in Alaska? Two people who are both 16 or older can agree to have sex with each other. When a person involved in sex is under the age of 16, Alaska law looks at the difference in ages to decide whether that person is legally able to agree to sex.

What does age of consent mean in Alaska?

16 years old The Alaska Age of Consent is 16 years old. In the United States, the age of consent is the minimum age at which an individual is considered legally old enough to consent to participation in sexual activity. The age of consent does not apply if the perpetrator is in a position of authority.

Can you legally date a 17 year old?

Although the legal age of consent throughout Australia is either 16 or 17 years of age, legislation in the Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, the Northern Territory, South Australia, Victoria and Western Australia makes it an offence for a person in a supervisory role to have sexual interactions with a

What is the Romeo and Juliet law in Alaska?

In Alaska, there is a Romeo and Juliet exemption for consensual sex between minors who are less than four years apart in age when both minors are at least 13 years old.