§ 18-3-408 — Jury instruction prohibited

In any criminal prosecution under
sections 18-3-402 to 18-3-405, or for attempt or conspiracy to commit any crime
under sections 18-3-402 to 18-3-405, the jury shall not be instructed to examine
with caution the testimony of the victim solely because of the nature of the charge,
nor shall the jury be instructed that such a charge is easy to make but difficult to
defend against, nor shall any similar instruction be given. However, the jury shall be
instructed not to allow gender bias or any kind of prejudice based upon gender to
influence the decision of the jury.

Legislative History

Source: L. 75: Entire part R&RE, p. 631, � 1, effective July 1. L. 90: Entire section amended, p. 925, � 8, effective March 27.