Sexual Assault Update.pdf

Key Legislation:

1. No Statute of Limitations for Adult Sexual Assault: HB 2135 removes the statute of limitations for adult sexual assault, effective January 1, 2020.
2. Request Waiver of Prompt Execution of Warrant: HB 92 requires police to request a waiver of immediate execution of warrants for sexual assault victims, effective June 1, 2020.
3. Sexual Assault Evidence Tracking System: SB 1411 establishes a system to track sexual assault evidence.
4. No Victim Contact by Defendant in Custody: HB 2308 prohibits defendants in custody from contacting victims.
5. Female Genital Mutilation of Child: HB 3498 removes the statute of limitations for female genital mutilation of a child and makes facilitation a felony.

Criminal Law and Victims' Rights:

1. Attorney General's Address Confidentiality: HB 2818 provides confidentiality for the Attorney General's address.
2. SASETA Transfers Amendment: HB 3038 amends the SASETA transfers law.
3. Prisoner Review Board Victim Confidentiality: HB 3584 provides confidentiality for victims in prisoner review board proceedings.
4. Public Aid for Trafficking Victims: HB 2118 provides public aid for human trafficking victims.

Notable Provisions:

1. No Statute of Limitations: Applies to criminal sexual assault, aggravated criminal sexual assault, and other related offenses.
2. Police Must Request Waiver: Police must request a waiver of immediate execution of warrants for sexual assault victims seeking medical attention or forensic services.
3. Prosecutor's Options: Prosecutors can call the court, provide verbal consent, or deny the request for a waiver.
4. Report to Law Enforcement: Requires reporting of sexual assault within 7 days and informing victims of their right to seek free medical attention and evidence collection.