(1) In proceedings for a sexual
assault protection order and prosecutions for violating a sexual
assault protection order, the prior sexual activity or the
reputation of the petitioner is inadmissible except:
(a) As evidence concerning the past sexual conduct of the
petitioner with the respondent when this evidence is offered by
the respondent upon the issue of whether the petitioner consented
to the sexual conduct with respect to which the offense is
alleged; or
(b) When constitutionally required to be admitted.
(2) No evidence admissible under this section may be
introduced unless ruled admissible by the court after an offer of
proof has been made at a hearing held in camera to determine
whether the respondent has evidence to impeach the witness in the
event that prior sexual activity with the respondent is denied.
The offer of proof shall include reasonably specific information
as to the date, time, and place of the past sexual conduct
between the petitioner and the respondent. Unless the court
finds that reasonably specific information as to date, time, or
place, or some combination thereof, has been offered as to prior
sexual activity with the respondent, counsel for the respondent
shall be ordered to refrain from inquiring into prior sexual
activity between the petitioner and the respondent. The court
may not admit evidence under this section unless it determines at
the hearing that the evidence is relevant and the probative value
of the evidence outweighs the danger of unfair prejudice. The
evidence shall be admissible at trial to the extent an order made
by the court specifies the evidence that may be admitted and
areas with respect to which the petitioner may be examined or
cross-examined.
[2006 c 138 § 9.]