§ 11-37-8.5. Identification of victims of child molestation sexual assault.
(a) All court records which concern the identity of a victim of child molestation sexual assault shall be confidential and shall not be made public.
(b) Every agency of state or local government shall protect the confidentiality of documents containing the identity of victims of child molestation sexual assault.
(c) A defendant charged with child molestation sexual assault may make application to the trial court for an order of disclosure of identifying information concerning the child victim in order to prepare his or her defense. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prevent the disclosure of the victim’s identity to the defendant at the time of his or her arraignment, provided, that the defendant shall make no disclosure of the victim’s identity other than to his or her attorney and others directly involved in the preparation of his or her defense. Any disclosure by a defendant other than permitted in this section shall constitute contempt.
History of Section.P.L. 1985, ch. 380, § 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 - Repealed.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.