Alabama Statutes
§ 13A-6-87 — Clergy Member Engaging in a Sexual Contact with a Child
Alabama·Title 13A Criminal Code·Ch. 6 Offenses Involving Danger to the Person·Art. 4B Sexual Offenses by Clergy Members Involving a Child
(a)(1) It shall be unlawful for a clergy member to engage in sexual contact, as defined in Section 13A-6-60, with the child. Consent is not a defense to a charge under this section.
(2)A violation of subsection (a) is a Class C felony.
(b)(1) It shall be unlawful for a clergy member to solicit, persuade, encourage, harass, or entice a child to engage in a sex act including, but not limited to, sexual intercourse, sodomy, or sexual contact, as defined in Section 13A-6-60. Consent is not a defense to a charge under this section.
(2)A violation of subsection (b) is a Class C felony.
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Legislative History
(Act 2024-189, §1.)
Nearby Sections
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§ 13A-1-1
Short Title§ 13A-1-11
Effective Date§ 13A-1-2
Definitions§ 13A-1-3
General Purposes of Title§ 13A-1-6
General Rule of Construction§ 13A-1-8
Procedural Matters; Civil Liabilities Not Affected by Title; Prosecution When More Than One Offense§ 13A-1-9
Lesser Included Offenses§ 13A-10-1
Definitions§ 13A-10-10
Impersonating Public Servant§ 13A-10-100
Definitions§ 13A-10-101
Perjury in the First Degree§ 13A-10-102
Perjury in the Second Degree