sexual abuse

Results for sexual abuse

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.

Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.512(c)
Summary:

A confidential settlement agreement may prevent defendant from disclosing medical information or personally identifying information of the victim of a felony sex offense.

Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.522(a)(1)
Summary:

Attorney General shall report annually to the Legislature concerning the information pertaining to the sexual abuse of children reported to the Department of Justice. No confidential information shall be released in the reports submitted to the Legislature.

Associated Federal Law(s): 
164.512(c)
Summary:

A report assessing child custody and visitation rights shall include (1) a summary of a written report from any therapist treating the child for suspected child sexual abuse, reports from other professionals, and the results of any forensic medical examination and any other medical examination or treatment that could help establish or disprove whether the child has been the victim of sexual abuse, (2) any information regarding the presence of domestic violence or substance abuse in the family that has been obtained from medical personnel or records, prior or currently treating therapists, or f

Associated Federal Law(s): 
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