2005 Idaho Code - 19-5303 — COST OF MEDICAL EXAMS TO BE PAID BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY

                                  TITLE  19
                              CRIMINAL PROCEDURE
                                  CHAPTER 53
                      COMPENSATION OF VICTIMS OF CRIMES
    19-5303.  COST OF MEDICAL EXAMS TO BE PAID BY LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY. When
the victim of any crime is directed or authorized by a law enforcement agency
to obtain a medical examination for the purpose of procuring evidence for use
by a law enforcement agency in the investigation or prosecution of the crime,
the expense incurred shall be paid by the law enforcement agency. Provided
however, the cost of forensic and/or medical examinations of alleged victims
of sexual assault shall be paid for from the crime victims compensation
account, as established by section 72-1009, Idaho Code. The provisions of this
section shall not be construed to require a law enforcement agency to bear the
expense of any medical treatment of the victim.