Florida § 794.052 - Sexual battery; notification of victim’s rights and services.
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§ 794.052. Sexual battery; notification of victim’s rights and services.
(1) A law enforcement officer who investigates an alleged sexual battery shall: (a) Assist the victim in obtaining medical treatment, if medical treatment is necessary as a result of the alleged incident, a forensic examination, and advocacy and crisis-intervention services from a certified rape crisis center and provide or arrange for transportation to the appropriate facility. (b) Advise the victim that he or she may contact a certified rape crisis center from which the victim may receive services. (c) Prior to submitting a final report, permit the victim to review the final report and provide a statement as to the accuracy of the final report. (2) The law enforcement officer shall give the victim immediate notice of the legal rights and remedies available to a victim on a standard form developed and distributed by the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence in conjunction with the Department of Law Enforcement. The notice must include the resource listing, including telephone number, for the area certified rape crisis center as designated by the Florida Council Against Sexual Violence.
Source: official Florida text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 794.052
What does Florida Statutes § 794.052 cover?
Section 794.052 ("Sexual battery; notification of victim’s rights and services.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. 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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