In Indiana, the age of sexual consent is 16. Thus, despite the age of majority, a 15-year-old and 17-year-old could legally have sex in Indiana, but if the older person were 18, it would be a crime.

Can a 21 year old date a 16 year old in Indiana?

In Indiana, its considered child molestation to have sex with a child younger than 14, who cannot consent to sex. In most circumstances, its also illegal for someone older than 18 to have sex with someone younger than 16, under the states laws on sexual misconduct with a minor.

What rights do I have as a 16 year old in Indiana?

Its all about age. In Indiana, the age of consent is 16. Once someone reaches 16 years of age, the law allows them to make their own decisions about their sexual relations. Their adult partners no longer risk charges of sexual misconduct with a minor.