Model Sexual Assault Code

Sexual Assault Based on Abuse of Position

Elements

An offense is committed if a person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly engages in sexual penetration or sexual contact with a person and is:

  1. a legal guardian, teacher (PK-12), caretaker, or otherwise in a position of trust, supervision, control, or authority over the person; or
  2. a lawyer, healthcare provider, mental health provider or other professional or otherwise in a position of trust, supervision, control, or authority over the person and the sexual penetration or contact occurs in the course of the actor performing their professional duties.

Grading

An offense under section (a) is a _ degree felony. An offense under section (b) is a _ degree felony.