Montana § 44-4-1701 - Definitions
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§ 44-4-1701. Definitions
Definitions. As used in 2-15-2034 , 2-15-2035 , and this part, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following definitions apply: (1) "Committee" means the sexual assault response team committee established in 2-15-2035 . (2) "Department" means the department of justice. (3) "Program" means the sexual assault response network program established in 2-15-2034 . (4) "SANE" or "sexual assault nurse examiner" means a registered nurse with education and training in conducting forensic examinations of sexual assault victims. (5) "SANE program" means a program that meets the requirements prescribed by the department of justice under 44-4-1702 . (6) "Sexual assault" means a criminal offense that involves sexual contact or sexual intercourse as those terms are defined in 45-2-101 . (7) "Sexual assault response team" means a multidisciplinary team of specially trained members of health care, law enforcement, prosecution, and advocacy that work together to provide coordinated health care and advocacy services to victims of sexual assault, while investigating sexual assault cases for the purpose of criminal prosecution. (8) "teleSANE" means the use of audio, video, or other telecommunications technology or media, including audio-only communication, to provide remote, real-time support by an off-site qualified provider to both the on-site nurse and the patient to ensure best practices, proper evidence collection, and a supportive environment.
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