What is Consent?

Words or overt acts indicating a freely given agreement to the sexual conduct at issue by a competent person

When consent is not given

• An expression of lack of consent through words or conduct means there is no consent
• Lack of verbal or physical resistance or submission resulting from the accused’s use of force
• Threat of force, or placing another person in fear does not constitute consent
• A current or previous dating relationship by itself shall not constitute consent
• The manner of dress of the person involved with the accused in the sexual conduct at issue shall not constitute consent