Rhode Island General Laws 11-67.1-14. Past sexual behavior of victim
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In a prosecution for an offense under this chapter or a civil action under § 11-67.1-18, 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:
(1) Admitted in accordance with § 11-37-13; or
(2) Offered by the prosecution to prove a pattern of human trafficking by the defendant.
History of Section.
P.L. 2017, ch. 232, § 2; P.L. 2017, ch. 260, § 2.
Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 11-67.1-14
- 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.