The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee heard SB 48 on child sex offenses authored by Sen. Crider.The bill provides that a criminal prosecution of a sex offense committed against a child that is otherwise barred by the statute of limitations may nevertheless be commenced within five years from the date on which: (1) the state discovers DNA evidence; (2) the … [Read more...] about Child sex offenses
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Elements of rape
The House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard HB 1176 authored by Rep. Negele and Rep. Errington regarding elements of rape. The bill provides that a person commits rape if: (1) the person engages in sexual activity with another person and the other person submits to the sexual activity under the belief that the person committing the act is someone the victim knows, other than … [Read more...] about Elements of rape
Statute of limitations
S.E.A. 109, P.L. 31 Effective: July 1, 2020 Provides that an otherwise barred offense may be commenced not later than five years from the earlier of the date on which: (1) the state first discovers DNA evidence sufficient to charge the offender; (2) the state first becomes aware of a recording that provides evidence sufficient to charge the offender; or (3) a person confesses to the … [Read more...] about Statute of limitations
Sexual assault victims' rights
S.E.A. 146, P.L. 58 Effective: July 1, 2020 Provides rights to sexual assault victims, including the right to: (1) speak with a victim advocate or victim service provider, if available, and a victims assistance or a social worker, if a victim advocate or victim service provider is not available, before a forensic medical exam or during the course of an investigation; (2) the … [Read more...] about Sexual assault victims' rights
Deposition of a child victim
S.E.A. 206, P.L. 62 Effective: March 18, 2020 Defines "child victim" as a child less than 16 years of age who is the victim of a sex offense and specifies that a child victim has the right to confer with a representative of the prosecuting attorney's office before being deposed. Repeals and replaces the current statute concerning the deposition of a child with a new statute that … [Read more...] about Deposition of a child victim