Mississippi has a close-in-age exemption. A close in age exemption, also known as Romeo and Juliet law, is designed to prevent the prosecution of underage couples who engage in consensual sex when both participants are significantly close in age to each other, and one or both are below the age of consent.

Can a 18 year old date a 16 year old in MS?

Yes. Under the statutory rape, sexual battery, and fondling/molestation statutes, the age at which a person is legally able to consent to sexual activity in Mississippi is 16.

What is a minor in Mississippi?

The term minor, when used in any statute, shall include any person, male or female, under * * * eighteen (18) years of age. SECTION 3. Section 11-5-115, Mississippi Code of 1972, is amended as follows: 11-5-115.

At what age can a child stay home alone in Mississippi?

12 Latchkey children age restrictions by stateStateMinimum age of home alone childReferenceMichigan*11The Michigan Child Protection Law (Appendix 2)MinnesotaNoneDakota County, Minnesota Child SupervisionMississippi*12Mississippi State UniversityMissouriNonePlatte County, Missouri Juvenile Office Resources46 more rows