Iowa Admin. Code r. 161-4.18

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 11, December 11, 2024

Rule 161-4.18 - Evidence of past sexual practices

(1) Discovery regarding past sexual practices. In a contested case alleging conduct which constitutes sexual harassment, a party seeking discovery of information concerning the complainant's sexual conduct with persons other than the person who committed the alleged act of sexual harassment, must establish specific facts showing good cause for that discovery, and that the information sought is relevant to the subject matter of the action, and reasonably calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence.

(2) Evidence of past sexual practices inadmissible. In a contested case against a respondent who is accused of sexual harassment, or whose agent or employee is accused of sexual harassment, evidence concerning the past sexual behavior of the alleged victim is not admissible.