California Penal Code

§ 680.2

PEN § 680.2 Effective Jan 1, 2023Title 17 · Part 1

Statute text

(a)Upon the initial interaction with a sexual assault victim, a law enforcement officer or medical provider shall provide the victim with a card to be developed by every local law enforcement agency, in consultation with sexual assault experts, that explains all of the rights of sexual assault victims in clear language that is comprehensible to a person proficient in English at the fifth grade level, in at least 12-point font, and available in all major languages of the state. This card shall include, but is not limited to, all of the following:

(1)A clear statement that a sexual assault victim is not required to participate in the criminal justice system or to receive a medical evidentiary or physical examination in order to retain their rights under law.

(2)A clear statement that, under Section 1219 of the Code of Civil Procedure, a court may not imprison or otherwise confine or place in custody a victim of sexual assault or domestic violence for contempt if the contempt consists of refusing to testify concerning the crime.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 709, Sec. 2. (SB 916) Effective January 1, 2023.