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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) 1Sexual assault forensic exam procedure.--
(1)In general.--Before embarking on any prescheduled voyage, a Coast Guard vessel shall have in place a written operating procedure that ensures that an embarked victim of sexual assault shall have access to a sexual assault forensic examination--
(A) as soon as possible after the victim requests an examination; and
(B) that is treated with the same level of urgency as emergency medical care.
(2)Requirements.--The written operating procedure required by paragraph (1), shall, at a minimum, account for--
(A) the health, safety, and privacy of a victim of sexual assault;
(B) the proximity of ashore or afloat medical facilities, including coordination as necessary with the Department of Defense, including other military departments (as defined in section 101 of title 10);
(C) the availability of aeromedical evacuation;
(D) the operational capabilities of the vessel concerned;
(E) the qualifications of medical personnel onboard;
(F) coordination with law enforcement and the preservation of evidence;
(G) the means of accessing a sexual assault forensic examination and medical care with a restricted report of sexual assault;
(H) the availability of nonprescription pregnancy prophylactics; and
(I) other unique military considerations.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 14 U.S.C. § 564 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 14. Coast Guard § 564. Administration of sexual assault forensic examination kits - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-14-coast-guard/14-usc-sect-564/
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