North Dakota § 23-16-16 - Treatment of victims of sexual assault
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 23-16-16 — Treatment of victims of sexual assault, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 23-16-16. Treatment of victims of sexual assault
1. As used in this section: a. "Hospital" means an entity required to obtain a license under section 23-16-01. b. "Sexual assault" has the same meaning as provided under section 12.1-20-07. c. "Victim of sexual assault" means an individual who: (1) States a sexual assault has been committed against the individual; (2) Is accompanied by another individual who states a sexual assault has been committed against the accompanied individual; or (3) Hospital personnel or a sexual assault nurse examiner have reason to believe is a victim of sexual assault. 2. A hospital may not require a victim of sexual assault to submit to a forensic examination or to report the alleged sexual assault to law enforcement. 3. A hospital without staff specially trained to perform a sexual assault forensic examination may coordinate with a community-based sexual assault nurse examiner nurse program or develop a sexual assault examiner nurse program to ensure all victims of sexual assault who want a sexual assault forensic examination or sexually transmitted infection treatment receive that examination or treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 23-16-16
What does North Dakota Century Code § 23-16-16 cover?
Section 23-16-16 ("Treatment of victims of sexual assault") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 23-16-16?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 23-16-16 apply to my situation?
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