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The legal age of consent in Connecticut is 16. Like many states, Connecticut sets a minimum age difference to prosecute for sexual misconduct. In Connecticut, the minimum age difference is 2 years. So, if a 15-year-old girl had consensual sex with a 17- year-old male, he would likely not be prosecuted. If the same girl had sex with a man who was 18 or 21, however, he would likely be charged with statutory rape, which carries a minimum 5 year prison sentence.
You must be 18 years old to legally marry under the Connecticut age of consent laws. People aged 16 or 17 who wish to marry must have their parent’s consent. Those under the age of 16 who wish to marry must have the consent both of their parents, and the local probate court judge.
Under the Connecticut age of consent laws, it is considered first degree sexual assault for to have consensual sex with someone under the age of 13 years, if the offender is more than two years older. The sentence for this crime is 10 to 25 years in prison with a minimum of 5 years if the victim is between the ages of 10 and 16. If the victim is under age 10, the minimum sentence is 10 years. The combined sentence and special parole for this crime must equal at least 10 years.
In Connecticut, the crime of second degree sexual assault occurs when a person has consensual intercourse with someone between the ages of 13 and 16. Again, the offender must be at least 2 yeas older than the victim. This crime carries a mandatory minimum sentence of nine months in prison, and a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison.
Prior to the age of consent, an individual cannot legally engage in sexual activity with anyone over 18. The law states that all parties engaging in sexual activity must be over the age of consent. "