Polanski request denied in child sex case

Roman Polanski, who is wanted in the US for unlawfully having sex with a 13-year-old girl 1978, has had his request for no jail time denied by an LA court.

French-Polish film director Roman Polanski is seen during a press conference at the Bonarowski Palace Hotel on October 30, 2015 in Krakow, Poland. Source: AAP

Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski has failed in his bid to bring an end to his long-running child sex abuse case.

The film-maker pleaded guilty to having unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl at actor Jack Nicholson's house but fled the US on the eve of sentencing in 1978.

Lawyers for the 83-year-old said he was willing to return to the US after nearly 40 years on the run if he was assured he would not serve more jail time.

At a hearing before Judge Scott Gordon last month, prosecutors urged Polanski to return to the US for sentencing and said he should not receive special treatment as a "wealthy celebrity".

In a statement on Monday, a Los Angeles Superior Court spokesman said: "Judge Gordon has ruled that defendant's motions and corresponding requests are denied."