Sexual Exploitation
Laws

Civil and Criminal Codes Listed/Searchable by State

These online listings of State and Federal Criminal and Civil Codes are searchable. Try searching for topics such as "sexual exploitation" or "sexual assault" or "sexual harassment".

• LawGuru.com Legal Research Page

• Search the United States Code
  U.S. House of Representatives, Office of Law Revision Counsel

• State Criminial Codes
  Cornell University

• State Civil Codes and Procedure
  Cornell University

• WashLaw WEB
  Washburn University School of Law
  

Federal Law

• United States Code, Chapter 42, Chapter 117 - Public Health and Welfare - Encouraging Good Faith Professional Review Activities
  

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International

• Setting the Boundaries
  UK Home Office Report

Criminalization

Therapist/Client sexual relationships have been criminalized in these States:

• Alaska

• Arizona

• California

• Colorado

• Connecticut

• Delaware

• Florida

• Georgia

• Idaho

• Iowa

• Kansas

• Maine

• Michigan

• Minnesota

• Mississippi

• New Hampshire

• New Mexico

• North Dakota

• South Dakota

• Texas

• Utah

• Washington

• Wisconsin

Examples of State Laws Concerning Sexual Exploitation/Assault Offenses

These are only a small sampling of the laws pertaining to sexual offenses in some of the states (in the USA).   Other laws may apply, in addition to sexual exploitation/assault laws (civil and criminal).   Consult a lawyer or an appropriate agency in your state for more information about your state's laws.

• Alaska Statutes, Title 11. Criminal Law, Chapter 41. Offenses Against the Person
  Article 4. Sexual Offenses, Section 420. Sexual Assault in the Second Degree

• Arizona Revised Statutes, Title 13 - Criminal Code 13-1418.  Sexual misconduct; behavioral health professionals

• California Business and Professions Code, Chapter 13. Marriage, Family and Child Counselors, 4982. Unprofessional Conduct

• Colorado 13-25-131. Civil actions - sexual assault - certain evidence presumed irrelevant.

• Colorado 18-3-404. Unlawful sexual contact.

• Colorado 18-3-405.5. Sexual assault on a client by a psychotherapist.

• Colorado18-3-405.3. Sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust.

• Connecticut General Statutes, Revised to 1997 Title-53a - Penal Code, 3a-73a. Sexual assault in the fourth degree

• Florida 1997 Statutes, 794.011 Sexual Battery

• Georgia 16-6-5.1 G, Sexual Assault

• Indiana Codes Title 35, Article 42, Chapter 4 - Sex Crimes

• Iowa Code 1997, Chapter 709 Section 15 Sexual exploitation by a counselor or therapist (link may not be working)

• Iowa Code 1997, New Section, Chapter 702 Section 11 Sexual exploitation by a law enforcement officer

• Kansas Statute # 21-3520, Chapter 21.--Crimes and Punishments, Article 35.--Sex Offenses,  Unlawful sexual relations

• Kansas Statute # 21-3502, Chapter 21.--Crimes and Punishments, Article 35.--Sex Offenses, Rape

• Maryland Senate Bill 495 - Health Occupation Boards - Sexual Misconduct

• Michigan bans sexual contact between mental health professionals and clients
  AdvocateWeb Article, Gerri Stowman, 2/02/2001

• Michigan House Bill 4525

• Minnesota Statutes 1998, Chapter 148A, Action for Sexual Exploitation, Psychotherapists

• New Hampshire Criminal Code, Chapter 632A Sexual Assault and Related Offenses (link may not be working)

• Ohio Title 29, Section 2907.02 Rape

• Ohio Title 29, Section 2907.03 Sexual Battery

• Ohio Title 29, Section 2907.05 Gross Sexual Imposition

• Ohio Title 29, Section 2907.06 Sexual Imposition

• Ohio Title 47, Section 4757.11 Counselor and social worker board shall establish a code of ethical practice...

• Tennessee Code, Title 29 Remedies and Special Proceedings
  Chapter 26 Medical Malpractice
  Part 2-- Therapist Sexual Misconduct Victims Compensation Act

• Texas Administrative Code, Title 22 Examining Boards Part 21 Texas State Board of Examiners of Psychologists Chapter 465 Rules of Practice

• Texas Administrative Code, Title 22 Examining Boards Part 21 Texas State Board Of Examiners Of Psychologists Chapter 469 Complaints And Enforcement

• Texas Administrative Code, Title 22 Examining Boards Part 36 Council On Sex Offender Treatment

• Texas Administrative Code, Title 22 Examining Boards Part 35 Texas State Board Of Examiners Of Marriage And Family Therapists

• Texas Penal Code 1997, Chapter 22 --- Assaultive Offenses, Sec. 0022.00011 --- Sexual Assault

• Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code,  Chapter 81 --- Sexual Exploitation by Mental Health Services Provider

• Utah Code Section 76-5-406   Sexual offenses

• Utah R495. Human Services, Administration code, R495-876. Provider Code of Conduct

• Virginia Code 18.2-61 Rape

• Virginia Code 18.2-67.4 Sexual Battery

• Wyoming, Title 6, Crimes and Offenses, Article 3 Sexual Assault
  (click on this link, then scroll down to the "Sexaul Assault" section)
  

Note: Information provided here does not represent legal advice.   If you face a specific legal situation, you should conduct independent inquiries with legal professionals to determine what your legal rights are in your state or country.

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