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Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXXVIII. Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders § 566.115. Sexual conduct with a nursing facility resident or a vulnerable person, first degree, penalty

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

1. A person commits the offense of sexual conduct with a nursing facility resident or vulnerable person in the first degree if he or she:

(1) Being an owner or employee of a skilled nursing facility, as defined in section 198.006, or an Alzheimer's special care unit or program, as defined in section 198.505, has sexual intercourse or deviate sexual intercourse with a resident; or

(2) Being a vender, provider, agent, or employee of a certified program operated, funded, licensed, or certified by the department of mental health, has sexual intercourse or deviate sexual intercourse with a vulnerable person.

2. The offense of sexual conduct with a nursing facility resident or vulnerable person in the first degree is a class A misdemeanor. Any second or subsequent violation of this section is a class E felony.

3. The provisions of this section shall not apply to any person who is married to the resident or vulnerable person.

4. Consent of the victim is not a defense to a prosecution under this section.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXXVIII. Crimes and Punishment; Peace Officers and Public Defenders § 566.115. Sexual conduct with a nursing facility resident or a vulnerable person, first degree, penalty - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mo/title-xxxviii-crimes-and-punishment-peace-officers-and-public-defenders/mo-rev-st-566-115/

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