Cal. Health & Saf. Code § 1281

Current through the 2024 Legislative Session.
Section 1281 - Compliance with standards for examination and treatment of victims of sexual assault and attempted sexual assault

All public and private general acute care hospitals either shall comply with the standards for the examination and treatment of victims of sexual assault and attempted sexual assault, including child sexual abuse, and the collection and preservation of evidence therefrom, specified in Section 13823.11 of the Penal Code, and the protocol and guidelines therefor established pursuant to Section 13823.5 of the Penal Code, or they shall adopt a protocol for the immediate referral of these victims to a local hospital that so complies, and shall notify local law enforcement agencies, the district attorney, and local victim assistance agencies of the adoption of the referral protocol.

Ca. Health and Saf. Code § 1281

Amended by Stats 2019 ch 714 (AB 538),s 1, eff. 1/1/2020.