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.

What state has 14 age of consent?

Sexual Intercourse with MinorsStateAge of consentMinimum age of victimPennsylvania1613Rhode Island1614South Carolina1614South Dakota16101948 more rows•14 Dec 2004

How old is a minor in Mississippi?

Age of Majority in Mississippi Mississippis age of majority is older than most states, at 21 years old. However, minors do have some legal rights and responsibilities.