(a) All court records which concern the identity of a victim of child molestation sexual
assault shall be confidential and shall not be made public.
(b) Every agency of state or local government shall protect the confidentiality of documents
containing the identity of victims of child molestation sexual assault.
(c) A defendant charged with child molestation sexual assault may make application to
the trial court for an order of disclosure of identifying information concerning the
child victim in order to prepare his or her defense. Nothing in this section shall
be construed to prevent the disclosure of the victim’s identity to the defendant at
the time of his or her arraignment, provided, that the defendant shall make no disclosure
of the victim’s identity other than to his or her attorney and others directly involved
in the preparation of his or her defense. Any disclosure by a defendant other than
permitted in this section shall constitute contempt.
Notes of Decisions
Providence Journal Co. v. Rodgers, 711 A.2d 1131 (R.I. 1998).
· cites it 22× “, in his capacity as Presiding Justice of the Superior Court of the State of Rhode Island (Presiding Justice), seek a resolution of their conflicting interpretations of G.L. 1956 § 11-37-8.5. Facts and Procedural History At issue in this case is § 11-37-8.”
State v. Barkmeyer, 949 A.2d 984 (R.I. 2008).
· cites it 2× “1998) (court records that concern the identity of victims of child molestation sexual assault shall be confidential in accordance with § 11-37-8.5); see also Matter of Falstaff Brewing Corp.”
State v. Mustapha Bojang, 83 A.3d 526 (R.I. 2014).
· cites it 4× “See G.L. 1956 § 11-37-8.5 (mandating confidentiality of records concerning victims of child molestation sexual assault).”
State v. Jensen, 40 A.3d 771 (R.I. 2012).
· cites it 2× “See G.L.1956 § 11-37-8.5. 4 . Detective Donna Joyal, a witness who later in the hearing testified on behalf of the prosecution, stated that Jessica came to the Paw-tucket police station on June 22, 2010.”
State v. Rosario, 35 A.3d 938 (R.I. 2012).
· cites it 2× “See G.L.1956 § 11-37-8.5. We refer to the complaining witness as "Joan” and to her sister as "Jane.”
State v. Roger Morin, 68 A.3d 61 (R.I. 2013).
“See § 11-37-8.5 (mandating confidentiality of records concerning victims of child molestation sexual assault).”
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