AN ACT to create and enact a new section to chapter 12.1-34 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the rights of sexual violence survivors.
What changed between versions
Added formal definitions for 'sexual assault victim advocate' and 'sexual violence survivor' to clarify who is protected under the new law.
Created new requirements for medical providers and law enforcement officers to provide survivors with a document explaining their rights under the new section.
Established the right for survivors to consult with a sexual assault victim advocate during forensic medical examinations.
Granted survivors the right to have privately retained counsel present when speaking with law enforcement about the alleged assault.
Provided survivors with the right to access their law enforcement report at no cost, with specific exceptions for minors or when access would hinder investigations.
Removed old bill formatting and page numbers, replacing them with updated enrollment information and proper legislative assembly headers.
