Arizona HB2836 outlines rights for sexual assault survivors, including the right to counsel, victim advocates, and protections during legal.

Arizona HB2836 establishes comprehensive rights for sexual assault survivors, ensuring they can consult with a sexual assault victim advocate during examinations and interviews. Survivors have the right to have counsel present during all interactions with the legal and criminal justice systems. The bill mandates prompt analysis of sexual assault kit evidence and provides survivors with information on available compensation and restitution. Survivors can request the court clear the courtroom during their testimony and are not required to submit to a polygraph examination.

Arizona HB2836 outlines rights for sexual assault survivors, including the right to counsel, victim advocates, and protections during legal.

Arizona HB2836 establishes comprehensive rights for sexual assault survivors, ensuring they can consult with a sexual assault victim advocate during examinations and interviews. Survivors have the right to have counsel present during all interactions with the legal and criminal justice systems. The bill mandates prompt analysis of sexual assault kit evidence and provides survivors with information on available compensation and restitution. Survivors can request the court clear the courtroom during their testimony and are not required to submit to a polygraph examination.