(a) Any person commits the crime of interfering with the reporting of criminal sexual conduct if the person: (1) commits an act of criminal sexual conduct or assists in or abets any act of criminal sexual conduct, as enumerated in Chapter 25 of this Title; and
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(2) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly prevents or attempts, either directly or through other persons, to prevent the victim of or a witness to that act of criminal sexual conduct from calling a 911 emergency communication system, obtaining medical assistance, or making a report to any law enforcement officer or other official. (b) Commission of, or assisting in or abetting a crime of criminal sexual conduct under Chapter 25 of this title is a necessary element of the crime of interfering with the reporting of criminal sexual conduct. (c) Interference with the reporting of crimes of criminal sexual conduct is a felony of the third degree. SOURCE: Added by P.L. 38-070:2 (Oct. 17, 2025). CROSS REFERENCE: 9 GCA § 25.20, added by P.L. 38-070:1 (Oct. 17, 2025).
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