Penal Code 11160.1

Summary:

Any health practitioner who performs a forensic medical examination of a person in the custody of law enforcement from whom evidence is sought in connection with a sexual assault crime, shall prepare a written report on standard form of the Office of Emergency Services and provided to law enforcement agency with custody of the individual. The examination and report is subject to the confidentiality requirements of the Confidentiality of Medical Information Act. The report shall be released upon request, oral or written, to any person or agency involved in any related investigation or prosecution and to defense counsel through discovery.

Keywords:
agency, health care provider, law enforcement, judicial, obligatory reporting, sex crime, sexual abuse
Data Origin: 
Health practitioners
Parties Bound: 
Health practitioners
Other Relevant California Code Sections: 
Civil 56
Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.512(c)
Uses and disclosures for which an authorization or opportunity to agree or object is not required : about victims of abuse, neglect or domestic violence