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Senate Panel Advances Rule Change Letting Prior Sexual‑Misconduct Allegations Be Considered in Adult Cases; Defense Seeks Safeguards
Summary
The committee recommended SJR1 to align adult sexual‑misconduct prosecutions with federal practice that allows limited use of prior allegations; proponents said it helps prosecute serial offenders, while defense groups urged similarity limits, Rule 403 balancing, narrowed definitions and a time limit.
Senator Brammer presented SJR1, a joint resolution proposing a rule change to allow limited use of prior sexual‑misconduct allegations in adult prosecutions, aligning Utah practice with federal courts and existing juvenile rules.
Proponents said the change promotes uniformity and helps prosecutors present pattern evidence in cases involving serial offenders; Ryan McBride…
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