-
Model Penal Code: Sexual Assault and Related Offenses Milestone
This work re-examines Article 213 of the Model Penal Code, which addresses sexual offenses. Now over fifty years since its adoption, the Article is no longer a reliable guide for legislatures and courts. The project covers both substantive and evidentiary matters, as well as the collateral consequences of conviction.
[…]with the further research and further reflection that [Council ] prompted, did produce a number of less central, but nonetheless significant substantive revisions.
(For a more complete read on this please visit https://www.thealiadviser.org/sexual-assault/reporters-memorandum-for-model-penal-code-sexual-assault-and-related-offenses-tentative-draft-no-6/ )
1. Definition of Consent (Section 213.0)
2. Sex Trafficking (Section 213.9)
3. Grading
4. Collateral Consequences – Obligation to Register (Sections 213.11 & 213.11A)
5. Collateral Consequences – Confidentiality (Section 213.11H)
Congratulations on the hard work of the ALI. To request copies of Tentative Drafts approved by ALI membership, please email communications@ali.org.
