A person who knowingly [has sexual contact with another] [causes another to have sexual contact with that person] is guilty of Sexual Assault if the other person is a minor, fifteen (15) years of age or older, and the person is [the minor’s parent, guardian, or is otherwise responsible for general supervision of the minor’s welfare] [an adult].

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS OF THE OFFENSE

The State’s burden of proof is satisfied if the evidence shows, beyond a reasonable doubt, the following essential elements:

1) On or about [month] [day] [year], in [County], North Dakota, the Defendant, _______________, knowingly [had sexual contact with_______________] [caused _______________ to have sexual contact with the Defendant];

2) _______________ was a minor, fifteen (15) years of age or older; and

[3) The Defendant was then [_______________’s parent, guardian, or was otherwise responsible for general supervision of _______________’s welfare] [an adult]; and]

[4) On or about [month] [date] [year] the Defendant was at least 22 years of age or older.]

DEFINITIONS [Insert relevant definitions. NDCC 12.1-02-02, 12.1-20-02.]

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