Sexting Laws in Mississippi
Sexting Laws in Mississippi:
Recognizing the need to protect minors from the sexting problem, Mississippi lawmakers proposed a bill to separate the sexting crime from the child pornography crime. Sadly, the bill never became law.
As a result, any person, regardless of age, found creating, distributing, or possessing images and/or videos containing minors engaging in sexual activity is charged under Mississippi’s child pornography laws.
If convicted, the individual shall face jail time of up to 40 years, up to $500,000 in fines and must register as a sex offender.
Exemption is not available for a minor who shares his/her sexual images with another minor regardless if they consent to the act or if they are in a relationship.
Punishments:
- Charged with a felony.
- Up to $500,000 in fines.
- Up to 40 years in prison.
- Registration as a sex offender.
