Arizona SB1669 modifies rules for admitting evidence of a victim's prior sexual conduct in sexual offense cases.

Arizona SB1669 amends the state's statutes to restrict the admissibility of evidence regarding a victim's prior sexual conduct in sexual offense cases. Such evidence can only be admitted if a judge determines it is relevant and material to the case, and its probative value outweighs its prejudicial nature. The bill specifies that such evidence can be admitted if it pertains to the victim's past sexual conduct with the defendant, the source of semen, pregnancy, or disease, a motive to falsely accuse the defendant, impeachment when the victim's prior sexual conduct is an issue, or false.

Arizona SB1669 modifies rules for admitting evidence of a victim's prior sexual conduct in sexual offense cases.

Arizona SB1669 amends the state's statutes to restrict the admissibility of evidence regarding a victim's prior sexual conduct in sexual offense cases. Such evidence can only be admitted if a judge determines it is relevant and material to the case, and its probative value outweighs its prejudicial nature. The bill specifies that such evidence can be admitted if it pertains to the victim's past sexual conduct with the defendant, the source of semen, pregnancy, or disease, a motive to falsely accuse the defendant, impeachment when the victim's prior sexual conduct is an issue, or false.