This bill proposes to amend Section 13-1421 of the Arizona Revised Statutes, which currently governs the admissibility of evidence related to a victim's prior sexual conduct in sexual offense prosecutions. Under current law, evidence of specific instances of sexual activity may be admitted if it shows the source or origin of semen, pregnancy, disease, or trauma. The bill seeks to update this language by replacing "trauma" with "physical injury," thereby narrowing the scope of admissible evidence to focus specifically on physical injuries rather than broader trauma.

If enacted, the bill would require that evidence of a victim's specific sexual activity must demonstrate the source or origin of physical injury when determining the admissibility of such evidence. This change aims to clarify the legal standards surrounding the introduction of a victim's prior sexual conduct in court, potentially impacting how cases are prosecuted and the types of evidence that can be presented. The bill is set to take effect on the general effective date.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-1421