Where two juveniles are both under the legal age of consent, it is not generally considered a criminal violation. Both juveniles and their parents would face some type of corrective actions within the juvenile justice system and family court.

Upon one turning 16, (legal age of consent) the situation would change. Legally, only the 16 year old may consent to sexual activity, the other is not legally capable. This would make the 16 year old the perpetrator of a crime (technically) and he/she would be subject to a corrective action through the juvenile justice system. In some instances, these cases may be referred to adult court.