CT · jury_instructions
Conn. Crim. Jury Instr. 7.2-3
Delayed Reporting of Sexual Offense
Note: This instruction should be given when there is any evidence that the complainant
delayed reporting an alleged sexual offense. It is governed by the Supreme Court’s opinion
in State v. Adam P., 351 Conn. 213 (2025) (see commentary below).
The law recognizes that stereotypes about sexual assault complainants may lead some of you to
question <insert initials of complainant>’s credibility or believability based solely on the fact
that (she/he) did not report the alleged offense sooner. You may consider the silence or delay in
disclosure, along with all of the other evidence including <insert initials of complainant>’s
explanation for (her/his) silence or delayed disclosure when you decide how much weight, if any,
to give to (his/her) testimony.
Provenance
- Source
- jud.ct.gov
- Retrieved
- 2026-08-23
- Edition
- 2026-08-23
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