QUESTION
Is it legal for a 27 year old to date a 17 year old?
Asked on Jan 07th, 2017 on Child Custody - Indiana
1 ANSWER
Criminal and General Civil Litigation Attorney serving Warsaw, IN
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Rockhill Pinnick LLP
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IN Indiana, as long as the 27 is not a teacher, prison guard, or someone with legal authority over the child (like a relative), sexual contact is OK. (you can "date" a 9 year old if you are not touching her or doing anything sexual with her, but I presumed that was NOT what you meant).
Answered on Mar 07th, 2017 at 4:51 AM