Fresh complaint rule

Definition of Fresh complaint rule

The fresh complaint rule provides that in certain sexual assault cases proof that the alleged victim complained of the criminal act within a reasonable time after it occurred to a person she would ordinarily turn to for help or advice is admissible to bolster the credibility of the victim. State v. Tirone, 64 N.J. 222, 314 A.2d 601.

That's the definition of Fresh complaint rule in Black's Law Dictionary 6th Edition. Courtesy of Cekhukum.com.