Rhode Island § 11-37-13 § 11-37-13. Prior sexual conduct of complainant — Admissibility of evidence.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 11-37-13 — § 11-37-13. Prior sexual conduct of complainant — Admissibility of evidence.

Rhode Island § 11-37-13

Title 11Criminal Offenses

Ch. 11-37Sexual Assault

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 11-37-13 (2026).

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§ 11-37-13. Prior sexual conduct of complainant — Admissibility of evidence.
If a defendant who is charged with the crime of sexual assault intends to introduce
            proof that the complaining witness has engaged in sexual activities with other persons,
            he or she shall give notice of that intention to the court and the attorney for the
            state. The notice shall be given prior to the introduction of any evidence of that
            fact; it shall be given orally out of the hearing of spectators and, if the action
            is being tried by a jury, out of the hearing of the jurors. Upon receiving the notice,
            the court shall order the defendant to make a specific offer of the pro

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§ 11-37-13. Prior sexual conduct of complainant — Admissibility of evidence.

If a defendant who is charged with the crime of sexual assault intends to introduce proof that the complaining witness has engaged in sexual activities with other persons, he or she shall give notice of that intention to the court and the attorney for the state. The notice shall be given prior to the introduction of any evidence of that fact; it shall be given orally out of the hearing of spectators and, if the action is being tried by a jury, out of the hearing of the jurors. Upon receiving the notice, the court shall order the defendant to make a specific offer of the proof that he or she intends to introduce in support of this issue. The offer of proof, and all arguments relating to it, shall take place outside the hearing of spectators and jurors. The court shall then rule upon the admissibility of the evidence offered.