Sec. 52-180c. Admissibility of evidence of sexual misconduct.

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(a)As used in this section:

(1)“Sexual misconduct” means any act that is prohibited by section 53a-70b of the general statutes, revision of 1958, revised to January 1, 2019, section 53a-70 , 53a-70a , 53a-70c , 53a-71 , 53a-72a , 53a-72b or 53a-73a , and any act that constitutes sexual harassment, as defined in subdivision

(8)of subsection

(b)of section 46a-60 ; and

(2)“victim” includes an alleged victim.

(b)The following evidence is not admissible in a civil proceeding involving alleged sexual misconduct:

(1)Evidence offered to prove that a victim engaged in other sexual behavior; or

(2)evidence offered to prove a victim's sexual predisposition.

(c)Notwithstanding the provisions of subsection

(b)of this section, the court may admit the evidence in a civil case if the probative value of such evidence substantially outweighs the danger of

(1)harm to any victim; and

(2)unfair prejudice to any party. The court may admit evidence of a victim's reputation only if the victim has placed the victim's reputation in controversy.

(d)If a party intends to offer evidence under subsection

(c)of this section, the party shall:

(1)File a motion by lodging a record pursuant to the requirements set forth in the Connecticut Practice Book that specifically describes the evidence and states the purpose for which it is to be offered;

(2)file such motion not later than fourteen days before the date on which the case is to be heard, unless the court, for good cause shown, prescribes a different time for the filing of such motion;

(3)serve the motion on all parties in accordance with the rules of the court; and

(4)notify the victim or, when appropriate, the victim's guardian or representative.

(e)Before admitting evidence pursuant to subsection

(c)of this section, the court shall conduct an in camera hearing and give the parties and the victim the right to attend such hearing and be heard. Unless the court orders otherwise, the motion, related materials and the record of the hearing shall be sealed and remain sealed.