SB87

Establishes requirements for forensic medical examinations in South Dakota, including coordination with law enforcement and sexual assault response.

South Dakota SB87 establishes requirements for forensic medical examinations, including coordination with law enforcement and sexual assault response teams. Hospitals and clinics must establish policies and procedures for examinations, including identifying providers, referring patients if necessary, and ensuring patient privacy and dignity. The county must pay for the cost of examinations, which includes physician services, necessary supplies, laboratory testing, and other related costs. A minor aged sixteen or older may consent to a forensic medical examination without parental consent.