In which scenario is sexual intercourse reportable for minors?

The correct scenario where sexual intercourse is reportable for minors is when a child under 14 engages in sexual activity with someone who is 14 years old or older. This is because California law establishes specific age distinctions regarding consent and sexual activity.

In California, individuals under 14 cannot legally give consent to engage in sexual activity, making any sexual contact in such cases considered statutory rape. Therefore, if a child under this age has sex with someone who is above the age of consent, it becomes reportable to authorities due to the implications of exploitation and abuse inherent in the situation.

While other scenarios may involve minors engaging in sexual activity, they do not result in mandatory reporting under the same legal framework. For example, a 15-year-old having sex with an 18-year-old (first scenario) may not be reportable as the older individual is legally allowed to engage in sexual activity, and there are specific "Romeo and Juliet" laws that may apply. Similarly, consensual sexual activity among peers who are within similar age ranges (such as a 16-year-old with a 15-year-old) does not meet the threshold for mandatory reporting either. Finally, a 14-year-old having sex with another minor under 14 does not