§ 16-3-6 — Affirmative defenses to certain sexual crimes

(a) As used in this Code section, the term: (1) "Coercion" shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-5-46 . (2) "Deception" shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-5-46 . (3) "Sexual crime" means prostitution, sodomy, solicitation of sodomy, or masturbation for hire as such offenses are proscribed in Chapter 6 of Title 16. (4) "Sexual servitude" shall have the same meaning as set forth in Code Section 16-5-46 . (b) A person shall not be guilty of a sexual crime if the conduct upon which the alleged criminal liability is based was committed by an accused who was: (1) Less than 18 years of age at the time of the conduct such person was being trafficked for sexual servitude in violation of subsection (c) of Code Section 16-5-46 ; or (2) Acting under coercion or deception while the accused was being trafficked for sexual servitude in violation of subsection (c) of Code Section 16-5-46 . (c) A defense based upon any of the provisions of this Code section shall be an affirmative defense.

Legislative History

Amended by 2015 Ga. Laws 95,§ 4-1, eff. 7/1/2015. Added by 2011 Ga. Laws 54,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2011.