Romeo and Juliet Law Exemption in Arizona Arizona has what is called a “Romeo and Juliet law,” or close-in-age exemption, that is designed to protect underage couples from prosecution if they: Engage in consensual sex. Are at least 15 years old. Are less than two years apart in age.

Can a 16 year old date a 20 year old in Arizona?

Statutory rape is consensual sexual or oral intercourse who is below the Arizona age of consent. The age of consent means that no one under the age of 18 can legally consent, at all. If you are in your 20s and your partner is under 18, even if they consent to sexual contact with you, it is illegal.