(a) For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) 'Probation and parole officer' means a probation and parole officer as defined in § 40-28-102; and(2) 'Probationer or parolee' means any individual who is placed on probation or parole, as defined in § 40-28-102, and who is under the active supervision of the department of correction. For the purpose of this section only, 'probationer or parolee' does not include the lawful spouse of a probation and parole officer who is placed under the supervision of the department of correction subsequent to the marriage.(b) It is an offense for a probation and parole officer to engage in sexual contact or sexual penetration, as defined in § 39-13-501, whether consensual or nonconsensual, with a probationer or parolee who is under the supervision of the department of correction; provided, that the probation or parole officer knows or reasonably should know the person is a probationer or parolee.(c) A violation of this section is a Class E felony. Acts 2008, ch. 1200, § 1; 2012, ch. 727, § 7.
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