2014 Louisiana Laws
Code of Evidence
CE 412.1 - Victim's attire in sexual assault cases

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Art. 412.1. Victim's attire in sexual assault cases

When an accused is charged with the crime of aggravated rape, forcible rape, simple rape, sexual battery, or second degree sexual battery, the manner and style of the victim's attire shall not be admissible as evidence that the victim encouraged or consented to the offense; however, items of clothing or parts thereof may be introduced in order to establish the presence or absence of the elements of the offense and the proof of its occurrence.

Acts 1992, No. 725, §1; Acts 2004, No. 676, §4.

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