AR SB328

Raises the age definition of "child" in computer crimes against minors statutes from 17 to 18 years of age

Updates the affirmative defense threshold so defendants must have reasonably believed the depicted person was 18 or older (previously 17 or older)

Requires the state to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that a person depicted in sexually explicit material is under 18 years of age (previously under 17)

Changes "court or jury" to "trier of fact" for determining the age of persons depicted in sexually explicit conduct, and makes such determination mandatory ("shall") rather than discretionary ("may")

Removes the requirement for "expert medical testimony" when determining age based on appearance, now allowing general "testimony based on the appearance"