In a prosecution for an offense under this chapter or a civil action under section 12.1-41-15, evidence of a specific instance of the alleged victim’s past sexual behavior or reputation or opinion evidence of past sexual behavior of the alleged victim is not admissible unless the evidence is:

criminal case

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Terms Used In North Dakota Code 12.1-41-11

  • action: means a bodily movement, whether voluntary or involuntary. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Offense: means conduct for which a term of imprisonment or a fine is authorized by statute after conviction. See North Dakota Code 12.1-01-04

1.    Admitted in accordance with the North Dakota rules of evidence; or

2.    Offered by the prosecution to prove a pattern of human trafficking by the defendant.

    

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