According to the Statutory Rape law, anyone between 13 years old and 15 years old (a day before their 16th birthday) cannot consent to engage in sexual activity with anyone who is more than 4 years older than them.

Can a 16 year old date a 13 year old in New Jersey?

This and other sexual consent rules in New Jersey The only requirement is that the accused had sexual relations with someone under the age of consent. Basically, where one person is not more than four years older than the other, they may have consensual sex with a partner between 13 and 16 years old.

What is the legal age in New Jersey?

16 In New Jersey, the official age of consent is 16, but there are some caveats that need to be addressed. A person under the age of 13 cannot give consent.

What can you legally do at 13 in the US?

You can vote and be called for jury service. You can buy and drink alcohol in a bar. You can get married, enter a civil partnership or live together without parental consent.