California Penal Code

§ 2639

PEN § 2639 Effective Jan 1, 2019Title 1 · Part 3 · Ch. 3 · Art. 3

Statute text

The Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation shall ensure that the following procedures are performed in the investigation and prosecution of sexual abuse incidents:

(a)The provision of safe housing options, medical care, and the like shall not be contingent upon the victim’s willingness to press charges.

(b)Investigations into allegations of sexual abuse shall include, when deemed appropriate by the investigating agency, the use of forensic rape kits, questioning of suspects and witnesses, and gathering of other relevant evidence.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 423, Sec. 102. (SB 1494) Effective January 1, 2019.