Mississippi § 97-3-95 - Sexual battery.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 97-3-95 — Sexual battery., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 97-3-95. Sexual battery.
A person is guilty of sexual battery if he or she engages in sexual penetration with: Another person without his or her consent; A mentally defective, mentally incapacitated or physically helpless person; A child at least fourteen (14) but under sixteen (16) years of age, if the person is thirty-six (36) or more months older than the child; or A child under the age of fourteen (14) years of age, if the person is twenty-four (24) or more months older than the child. A person is guilty of sexual battery if he or she engages in sexual penetration with a child under the age of eighteen (18) years if the person is in a position of trust or authority over the child including without limitation the child’s teacher, counselor, physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, minister, priest, physical therapist, chiropractor, legal guardian, parent, stepparent, aunt, uncle, scout leader or coach.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 97-3-95
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 97-3-95 cover?
Section 97-3-95 ("Sexual battery.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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