When resetting any trial date or setting any court hearing requiring the presence of the victim, the court shall take the victim into consideration by asking the district attorney if the victim has been informed of the prospective date and if that date is convenient for the victim.

In a prosecution for rape, sodomy, unlawful sexual penetration, or sexual abuse, or in a prosecution for an attempt to commit one of these crimes, the following evidence is not admissible: Reputation or opinion evidence of the past sexual behavior of an alleged victim; or reputation or opinion evidence presented for the purpose of showing that the manner of dress of an alleged victim incited the crime or indicated consent. In a prosecution for these crimes or attempt to commit one of these crimes, evidence of a victim’s past sexual behavior other than reputation or opinion evidence is also inadmissible unless admitted in accordance with the Oregon Evidence Code and is evidence that relates to the motive or bias of the alleged victim, is necessary to rebut or explain scientific, medical or testimonial evidence offered by the state, is necessary to establish the identity of the victim or is otherwise constitutionally required to be admitted.

At a victim’s request, there shall be no public access coverage of sex offense proceedings in court.

The preparer of a pre-sentence investigation report shall make a reasonable effort to contact the victim and obtain a statement describing the effect of the defendant’s offense on the victim. The preparer of the report shall include the statement of the victim in the pre-sentence report.

At the time of sentencing, the victim has the right to appear personally or by counsel, and has the right to reasonably express any views concerning the crime, the person responsible, the impact of the crime on the victim, and the need for restitution and compensatory fine.

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