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HomeEvidence CodeDiv. 10Ch. 2Art. 8§ 1285 Sexual Offense Hearsay Exceptions

§ 1285 Sexual Offense Hearsay Exceptions

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§ 1285 Sexual Offense Hearsay Exceptions

Key Takeaways

  • •In court, police reports about sexual crimes can include statements from the victim, witnesses, or medical examiners.
  • •These statements can be used as evidence in certain civil hearings, even if the person who made the statement isn't there to testify.
  • •This rule only applies to cases where the person was already convicted of the sexual offense.

Example

A man is convicted of a sexual crime. Later, there’s a court hearing to decide if he should be kept in a special program for safety.

The police report from his case can be used in this hearing, including what the victim said happened, even if the victim isn’t in court to repeat it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 1285 Sexual Offense Hearsay Exceptions

Within an official written report or record of a law enforcement officer regarding a sexual offense that resulted in a person’s conviction, the following statements are not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule at the civil hearing described in Section 6602 of the Welfare and Institutions Code when offered to prove the truth of the matter stated: (a) A statement from a victim of the sexual offense. (b) A statement from an eyewitness to the sexual offense. (c) A statement from a sexual assault medical examiner who examined a victim of the sexual offense. (Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 363, Sec. 1. (AB 1253) Effective January 1, 2024.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

hearsay rulesexual offenseSection 6602 of the Welfare and Institutions Codelaw enforcement officervictimeyewitnesssexual assault medical examiner

Related Statutes

  • § 1280 Public Employee Records Exception
  • § 1281 Vital Records Hearsay Exception
  • § 1284 Public Record Absence Evidence
  • § 1220 Admissions Against Party
  • § 1221 Adopted Statement Exception

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Evidence Code. Section 1285.
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