§ 10-923. Evidence of other sexually assaultive behavior
West's Annotated Code of MarylandCourts and Judicial ProceedingsEffective: July 1, 2018
Effective: July 1, 2018
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 10-923
§ 10-923. Evidence of other sexually assaultive behavior
(a) In this section, “sexually assaultive behavior” means an act that would constitute:
(b) In a criminal trial for a sexual offense listed in subsection (a)(1), (2), or (3) of this section, evidence of other sexually assaultive behavior by the defendant occurring before or after the offense for which the defendant is on trial may be admissible, in accordance with this section.
(c)(1) The State shall file a motion of intent to introduce evidence of sexually assaultive behavior at least 90 days before trial or at a later time if authorized by the court for good cause.
(d) The court shall hold a hearing outside the presence of a jury to determine the admissibility of evidence of sexually assaultive behavior.
(e) The court may admit evidence of sexually assaultive behavior if the court finds and states on the record that:
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Added by Acts 2018, c. 362, § 1, eff. July 1, 2018; Acts 2018, c. 363, § 1, eff. July 1, 2018.
MD Code, Courts and Judicial Proceedings, § 10-923, MD CTS & JUD PRO § 10-923
Current with legislation effective through July 1, 2023, from the 2023 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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