Art. 412.1. Victim's attire in sexual assault cases
A. When an accused is charged with the crime of aggravated or first degree rape,
forcible or second degree rape, simple or third degree rape, sexual battery, or second degree
sexual battery, the manner and style of the victim's attire shall not be admissible as evidence
that the victim encouraged or consented to the offense; however, items of clothing or parts
thereof may be introduced in order to establish the presence or absence of the elements of the
offense and the proof of its occurrence.
B. The rules of admissibility of evidence provided by this Article shall also apply to
civil actions brought by the victim which are alleged to arise from the crimes of aggravated
or first degree rape, forcible or second degree rape, simple or third degree rape, sexual
battery, or second degree sexual battery committed by the defendant, whether or not
convicted of such crimes.
Acts 1992, No. 725, §1; Acts 2004, No. 676, §4; Acts 2015, No. 184, §7; Acts 2016,
No. 357, §1.