Current through Public Act 151 of the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 750.462g - Testimony of victim; admissibility of expert testimony as to human trafficking victim's behavior(1) The testimony of a victim is not required in a prosecution under this chapter. However, if a victim testifies, that testimony need not be corroborated.(2) Expert testimony as to the behavioral patterns of human trafficking victims and the manner in which a human trafficking victim's behavior may deviate from societal expectations is admissible as evidence in court in a prosecution under this chapter if the expert testimony is otherwise admissible under the rules of evidence and laws of this state.Amended by 2017, Act 53,s 1, eff. 9/13/2017.Amended by 2014, Act 329,s 8, eff. 1/14/2015.Added by 2006, Act 162, s 7, eff. 8/24/2006.