Updating Washington's sexual assault survivor bill of rights to include new provisions.
The bill updates Washington's sexual assault survivor bill of rights to include new provisions. It grants survivors the right to receive a medical forensic examination at no cost, written notice of their rights and eligibility for benefits, and access to an advocate throughout the investigatory process and prosecution. Survivors also have the right to timely notifications about the status of their case, access to their police report, and preservation of their sexual assault kit. The bill ensures these rights apply regardless of the survivor's participation in the criminal justice system.
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