Alabama § 15-23-122 - Survivor Notification.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 15-23-122 — Survivor Notification., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15-23-122. Survivor Notification.
The Attorney General shall develop a survivor notification document to be distributed by a law enforcement officer or a medical provider upon initial contact with a survivor of sexual assault. The notification document shall be made available on the Attorney General’s public website. The document shall include, but is not limited to, the following information:
(1) A clear statement that the survivor has the right not to be prevented from, nor charged for, receiving a sexual assault medical forensic examination.
(2) A clear statement that the survivor has a right to have a sexual assault medical forensic examination, regardless of whether the survivor reports to or cooperates with law enforcement.
(3) The availability and contact information of a sexual assault advocate.
(4) The availability of protective orders, policies related to their enforcement, and the process to obtain protective orders.
(5) Policies regarding the storage, preservation, and disposal of sexual assault evidence collection kits.
(6) The process, if any, to request the preservation of sexual assault evidence collection kits.
(7) Instructions for requesting the test results upon the forensic or probative evidence of the kits from the investigating law enforcement agency.
(8) Information about state and federal compensation funds available for medical or other costs associated with the case and the availability of victim compensation and restitution.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 15-23-122
What does Code of Alabama § 15-23-122 cover?
Section 15-23-122 ("Survivor Notification.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 15-23-122?
A common citation format is "Code of Alabama § 15-23-122" (Alabama). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Alabama law?
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How does Alabama § 15-23-122 apply to my situation?
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