Relating to the admissibility of evidence of certain extraneous offenses or acts in the prosecution of sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault or an attempt or conspiracy to commit sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault.

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Who it affects

Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)

Affects the admissibility of evidence in sexual assault prosecutions, potentially impacting the prosecution's ability to use certain past offenses as evidence.

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Survivor (domestic or sexual violence)directModerate impactHigh certainty
Affects the admissibility of evidence in sexual assault prosecutions, potentially impacting the prosecution's ability to use certain past offenses as evidence.
“Relating to the admissibility of evidence of certain extraneous offenses or acts in the prosecution of sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault or an attempt or conspiracy to commit sexual assault or aggravated sexual assault.”· Title

What the Bill Does

Regulates the admissibility of evidence of certain extraneous offenses or acts in sexual assault prosecutions.
Applies to prosecutions of sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, and attempts or conspiracies to commit these offenses.

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