Corruption or solicitation of minors - North Dakota Sexual Assault Laws

Corruption or solicitation of minors Crime & Punishment in North Dakota :

The North Dakota code § 12.1-20-05 defines three degrees of the crime corruption or solicitation of minors, each with associated punishments. The degree of the crime depends on the specifics of the crime committed, with higher degrees of the charge generally receiving harsher punishments.

Severity	Corruption or solicitation of minors - Charge Description	Punishment
Class A misdemeanor STATUTORY	If the offender is an adult who engages in, solicits, or causes another to engage in a sexual act with a minor if the victim is 15 years of age or older.	Up to 1 year in prison and/or a maximum fine of $2,000
Class B felony STATUTORY	If offender is an adult at least 22 years old who, within 50 feet of a school, engages in or causes another to engage in a sexual act with a minor if the victim is 15 years of age or older. If the offender is an adult who, within 50 feet of a school, solicits a sexual act with a minor under the age of 15.	Up to 10 years in prison and/or a maximum fine of $10,000
Class C felony STATUTORY	If the offender is an adult who, within 50 feet of a school, engages in, solicits, or causes another to engage in a sexual act with a minor if the victim is 15 years of age or older. If offender is an adult at least 22 years old who engages in or causes another to engage in a sexual act with a minor if the victim is 15 years of age or older. If the offender is an adult who solicits a sexual act with a minor under the age of 15.	Up to 5 years in prison and/or a maximum fine of $5,000

North Dakota law allows corruption or solicitation of minors to be enforced as a statutory charge. This means that this charge can be applied to cases in which the victim is younger than the North Dakota Age of Consent, even if the victim willingly engages in sexual relations with the defendant.

Corruption or solicitation of minors is a charge that is unique to North Dakota. Crimes that would be prosecuted as corruption or solicitation of minors in North Dakota will be prosecuted under a different statute depending on the state in which the crime takes place.

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