District Of Columbia § 23-1908 - Sexual assault victims' rights.
Full text of District Of Columbia D.C. Code § 23-1908 — Sexual assault victims' rights., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-1908. Sexual assault victims' rights.
23-1908In addition to the rights set forth in , a sexual assault victim:
Shall have the right to have a sexual assault victim advocate present at any:
Forensic medical, evidentiary, or physical examination;
Initial interview at the hospital;
Subsequent in-person interview with law enforcement related to the sexual assault; and
Point during the hospital visit; and
Has the right to have an advocate present during the instances listed in paragraph (1) of this section even if the sexual assault victim previously declined the presence of an advocate.
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Source: official District Of Columbia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does D.C. Code § 23-1908 cover?
Section 23-1908 ("Sexual assault victims' rights.") is part of the D.C. Code, the codified statutory law of District Of Columbia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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