California · Penal Code
PEN §680.2: (a) Upon the initial interaction with a sexual assault victim, a law enforcement officer or medical provider shall provide the victim with a card to be developed by every local law enforcement agency,
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Law enforcement and medical providers must give sexual assault victims an informational card in plain language explaining their rights, including support resources, protection options, and information about evidence handling and compensation.
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