Amends existing law to provide that a victim of sexual assault shall not be denied a certain medical examination, to provide that inability to pay for an examination shall not be an obstacle, to revise provisions regarding retention of sexual assault evidence kits, to provide that certain persons shall receive written notification in certain instances and to provide that law enforcement shall notify certain persons regarding a change in the status of a case.
SEXUAL ASSAULT EVIDENCE -- Amends existing law to provide that a victim of sexual assault shall not be denied a certain medical examination, to provide that inability to pay for an examination shall not be an obstacle, to revise provisions regarding retention of sexual assault evidence kits, to provide that certain persons shall receive written notification in certain instances and to provide that law enforcement shall notify certain persons regarding a change in the status of a case.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The purpose of this legislation is to codify standards for sexual assault victims' access to medical examinations, as well as standards for sexual assault evidence retention and preservation. It ensures victims of sexual assault are not denied medical examinations regardless of the ability to pay for said examination. Additionally, this legislation defines evidence preservation periods based on the classification of the crimes alleged and ensures proper notification to victims upon destruction.
HOW THEY VOTED
House Third Reading
YEA (70)
NAY (0)
Senate Third Reading
YEA (35)
NAY (0)
LATEST ACTION
Reported Signed by Governor on April 6, 2017 Session Law Chapter 260 Effective: 07/01/2017