The age of consent in Ohio is 16 years old. Therefore, anyone who is 16 years old can have consensual sexual conduct with anyone else who is at least 16 years old. However, Ohio also adheres to a close-in-age exemption.

Can a 17 year old date a 21 year old in Ohio?

The legal age of consent in Ohio is 16. Minors under the age of 16 cannot engage in sexual conduct with an adult over the age of 18.

Can a 16 year old date a 12 year old legally?

Going on dates isnt per se illegal, but at your age, there are a large number of things that ARE illegal and could lead to him facing felony charges, even if hes only charged as a juvenile.