Sexual Assault and Related Offenses
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.
Tentative Draft No. 6 (Electronic PDF)
Tentative Draft No. 6 contains selected black letter and Comments that required membership approval, with related Reporters’ Notes. At the 2022 Annual Meeting, the membership approved Tentative Draft No. 6, subject to the amendments approved at the Meeting, discussion at the Meeting, and editorial prerogative. This material may be cited as representing the Institute’s position until the official text is published.
Tentative Draft No. 5 (Electronic PDF)
Tentative Draft No. 5 contains Part I, Grading and Part II, Sections 213.0 to 213.11J. The membership voted to approve this draft at the 2021 Annual Meeting, subject to: motions to amend the draft that passed at the Meeting and the Council’s approval of the amendments; the discussion at the Meeting; and editorial prerogative. This material may be cited as representing the Institute’s position until the official text is published.