Arizona HB2717 expands rights for sexual assault survivors, including consultation with advocates and access to forensic evidence analysis.
Arizona HB2717 adds to the rights of sexual assault survivors, ensuring they can consult with a sexual assault victim advocate during examinations and interviews. Survivors retain this right even if previously waived. The bill also mandates that survivors receive information on their rights, including the right to have a medical provider present during examinations. It ensures survivors can request a prompt analysis of forensic evidence and obtain a free medical examination.
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