Section 11-922 – “Sexual Assault” Defined

    In this part, “sexual assault” means rape or a sexual offense in any degree that is specified in §§ 3–303 through 3–310, § 3–314, or § 3–315 of the Criminal Law Article.

Section 11-923 – Sexual Assault Crisis Programs

    (a)    The General Assembly finds that an increasing number of sexual assault offense victims in the State:         (1)    lack necessary counseling and follow–up services; and         (2)    in some parts of the State, have only the help of extremely limited support services.     (b)    The purpose of this section is to provide for sexual assault crisis programs that address the special […]

Section 11-924 – Transporting Alleged Sexual Assault Victims

    (a)    The nearest facility to which a victim of sexual assault may be taken shall be designated by the Maryland Department of Health in cooperation with:         (1)    the Medical and Chirurgical Faculty of the State of Maryland; and         (2)    the State’s Attorney in the subdivision where the sexual assault occurred.     (b)    (1)    A police officer, sheriff, or deputy sheriff who […]

Section 11-925 – Health Care Services

    Applicable health care services shall be given without charge to a victim of sexual abuse, as provided under § 15-127 of the Health – General Article.

Section 11-926 – Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit — Information to Be Provided to Victims From Health Care Providers and Investigating Law Enforcement Agencies

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.         (2)    “Child advocacy center” has the meaning stated in § 13–2201 of the Health – General Article.         (3)    “Hospital” has the meaning stated in § 19–301 of the Health – General Article.     (b)    A health care provider that performs a sexual assault evidence collection kit exam on a […]

Section 11-927 – Maryland Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Policy and Funding Committee

    (a)    In this section, “Committee” means the Maryland Sexual Assault Evidence Kit Policy and Funding Committee.     (b)    The General Assembly finds that:         (1)    there is a lack of consistent policies regarding sexual assault evidence collection in the State;         (2)    effective policies regarding collection of medical forensic evidence are an important component of providing sexual assault victims with access to […]

Section 11-928 – Child Advocacy Centers

    (a)    The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services shall establish and sustain child advocacy centers in the State and ensure that every child in the State has access to a child advocacy center.     (b)    The child advocacy centers:         (1)    may be based in private nonprofit organizations, local departments of social services, local law enforcement agencies, […]

Section 11-929 – Victims of Sexually Assaultive Behavior — Waivers of Rights Prohibited

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.         (2)    “Law enforcement agency” has the meaning stated in § 3–201(d) of the Public Safety Article.         (3)    “Sexually assaultive behavior” has the meaning stated in § 10–923 of the Courts Article.         (4)    “Victim” means any person suspected to have been subjected to sexually assaultive behavior or who claims […]