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Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) If the assessment pursuant to § 115.41 indicates that a detainee has experienced prior sexual victimization or perpetrated sexual abuse, staff shall, as appropriate, ensure that the detainee is immediately referred to a qualified medical or mental health practitioner for medical and/or mental health follow-up as appropriate.
(b) When a referral for medical follow-up is initiated, the detainee shall receive a health evaluation no later than two working days from the date of assessment.
(c) When a referral for mental health follow-up is initiated, the detainee shall receive a mental health evaluation no later than 72 hours after the referral.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Code of Federal Regulations Title 6. Domestic Security § 6.115.81 Medical and mental health assessments; history of sexual abuse - last updated January 02, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/cfr/title-6-domestic-security/cfr-sect-6-115-81/
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