Idaho § 18-1508 - Lewd conduct with minor child under sixteen
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 18-1508 — Lewd conduct with minor child under sixteen, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 18-1508. Lewd conduct with minor child under sixteen
Any person who shall commit any lewd or lascivious act or acts upon or with the body or any part or member thereof of a minor child under the age of sixteen (16) years, including but not limited to, genital-genital contact, oral-genital contact, anal-genital contact, oral-anal contact, manual-anal contact, or manual-genital contact, whether between persons of the same or opposite sex, or who shall involve such minor child in any act of bestiality or sado-masochism as defined in section 18-1507 , Idaho Code, when any of such acts are done with the intent of arousing, appealing to, or gratifying the lust or passions or sexual desires of such person, such minor child, or third party, shall be guilty of a felony and shall be imprisoned in the state prison for a term of not more than life.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 18-1508
What does Idaho Statutes § 18-1508 cover?
Section 18-1508 ("Lewd conduct with minor child under sixteen") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Idaho § 18-1508?
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Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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