West Virginia · West Virginia Code — Chapter 61, Crimes and Their Punishment

W. Va. Code (Crimes) § 61-11A-9: Sexual Assault Victims" Bill of Rights

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

This statute establishes rights for sexual assault victims, including accompaniment by a representative, forensic examination, evidence preservation, notification of evidence destruction, and information about their rights.

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