Ohio § 2907.29

§ 2907.29.

Every hospital of this state that offers organized emergency services shall provide

that a physician, a physician assistant, a clinical nurse specialist, a certified

nurse practitioner, or a certified nurse-midwife is available on call twenty-four

hours each day for the examination of persons reported to any law enforcement agency

to be victims of sexual offenses cognizable as violations of any provision of sections 2907.02 to 2907.06 of the Revised Code .  The physician, physician assistant, clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse practitioner,

or certified nurse-midwife, upon the request of any peace officer or prosecuting attorney

and with the consent of the reported victim or upon the request of the reported victim,

shall examine the person for the purposes of gathering physical evidence and shall

complete any written documentation of the physical examination.  The director of health shall establish procedures for gathering evidence under this

section. Each reported victim shall be informed of available venereal disease, pregnancy, medical,

and psychiatric services. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a minor may consent to examination under

this section.  The consent is not subject to disaffirmance because of minority, and consent of

the parent, parents, or guardian of the minor is not required for an examination under

this section.  However, the hospital shall give written notice to the parent, parents, or guardian

of a minor that an examination under this section has taken place.  The parent, parents, or guardian of a minor giving consent under this section are

not liable for payment for any services provided under this section without their

consent.