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Romeo And Julietlaw.com publishes general educational information about age-of-consent laws, Romeo and Juliet (close-in-age) exceptions, related state and federal statutes, and associated legal definitions. This page explains the limits of that information and how it should and should not be used.

Educational information, not legal advice

Everything on this site — including state guides, definitions, comparisons, and examples — is provided for general educational purposes only. It is not legal advice, and it is not a substitute for advice from a licensed attorney who is familiar with the facts of your situation and the law of the relevant jurisdiction.

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Laws change, and this information can become outdated or wrong

Age-of-consent statutes, close-in-age exceptions, and related criminal and civil provisions are amended by state legislatures and Congress on an ongoing basis. Courts also interpret these statutes in ways that are not always reflected in the statutory text alone. As a result:

• Information on this site may be outdated, incomplete, or incorrect at the time you read it.
• A statute’s plain language may not reflect how it is currently charged, prosecuted, or interpreted in a given jurisdiction.
• Different courts, prosecutors, and agencies within the same state may apply a law differently.

Before relying on any statement of law found here, verify the current, official text of the statute through your state legislature’s website, a government law library, or a licensed attorney in that jurisdiction.

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