Criminal procedure.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
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Overview
Senate Bill 1056 aims to enhance the protection of adult victims in criminal cases involving sexually explicit material. It requires courts to issue protective orders when such material is involved, safeguarding the victim’s privacy and preventing unnecessary dissemination. The bill also restricts attorneys from disclosing this material to defendants or their families unless specifically authorized by the court, and mandates notification to the court if additional material is received.
Key provisions
- Requires courts to issue protective orders for sexually explicit material depicting an adult victim in certain criminal cases.
- Limits the disclosure of such material to only those individuals necessary for case preparation, as defined by a court-issued protective order.
- Prohibits attorneys from disclosing the material to defendants, family members, or others without court permission.
- Mandates notification to the court if additional sexually explicit material is received.
- Clarifies that prosecutors retain the duty to disclose all relevant evidence.
- Specifies that the bill does not affect the admissibility of evidence.
- Addresses state reimbursement for costs associated with the bill's implementation.
Who is affected
- Defendants in criminal cases
- Prosecutors
- Defense attorneys
- Victims of sexual offenses
- Attorneys
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