Establishes provisions relating to the admissibility of a defendant's creative or artistic expression as evidence

Summary

The bill makes a defendant’s creative or artistic expression generally inadmissible in criminal cases. It can be admitted only in a closed‑court (in camera) hearing if the state proves by clear and convincing evidence that the work was intended literally, directly relates to the alleged crime, concerns a disputed fact, and adds unique probative value. The measure seeks to protect free expression while still permitting limited use of such evidence when truly necessary.

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