§ 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.
History of Section.P.L. 1979, ch. 302, § 2.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 11-37 - Sexual Assault
Section 11-37-1. - Definitions.
Section 11-37-2. - First degree sexual assault.
Section 11-37-2.1. - Repealed.
Section 11-37-3. - Penalty for first degree sexual assault.
Section 11-37-3.1. - Duty to report sexual assault.
Section 11-37-3.2. - Necessity of complaint from victim.
Section 11-37-3.3. - Failure to report — Penalty.
Section 11-37-3.4. - Immunity from liability.
Section 11-37-3.5. - Duty to report sexual misconduct conviction.
Section 11-37-4. - Second degree sexual assault.
Section 11-37-5. - Penalty for second degree sexual assault.
Section 11-37-6. - Third degree sexual assault.
Section 11-37-7. - Penalty for third degree sexual assault.
Section 11-37-8. - Penalty for assault with intent to commit first degree sexual assault.
Section 11-37-8.1. - First degree child molestation sexual assault.
Section 11-37-8.2. - Penalty for first degree child molestation sexual assault.
Section 11-37-8.3. - Second degree child molestation sexual assault.
Section 11-37-8.4. - Penalty for second degree child molestation sexual assault.
Section 11-37-8.5. - Identification of victims of child molestation sexual assault.
Section 11-37-8.6. - Special assessment — Payment for treatment or counseling.
Section 11-37-8.7. - Parole of violators.
Section 11-37-8.8. - Indecent solicitation of a child.
Section 11-37-8.9. - Penalty for indecent solicitation of a child.
Section 11-37-9. - Joinder of offenses.
Section 11-37-10. - Subsequent offenses.
Section 11-37-11. - Corroboration of victim’s testimony unnecessary.
Section 11-37-11.1. - [Reserved.]
Section 11-37-11.2. - Speedy trial.
Section 11-37-12. - Proof of resistance unnecessary.
Section 11-37-13. - Prior sexual conduct of complainant — Admissibility of evidence.
Section 11-37-13.1. - Recording — Grand jury testimony — Child assault.
Section 11-37-13.2. - Alternative methods of victim testimony — Child victim.
Section 11-37-13.3. - Sexual assault reports.
Section 11-37-14. - Severability.
Section 11-37-15, 11-37-16. - Repealed.
Section 11-37-17. - Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) — Mandatory testing.