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2024 CODE OF GEORGIA
Title 17 - CRIMINAL PROCEDURE (§§ 17-1-1 — 17-21-4)
Chapter 5 - SEARCHES AND SEIZURES (§§ 17-5-1 — 17-5-100)
Article 4 - EVIDENCE OF SEXUAL ASSUALT (§§ 17-5-70 — 17-5-74)
Section 17-5-72 - Right to free forensic medical examination
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GA Code § 17-5-72 (2024)
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A victim shall have the right to have a forensic medical examination regardless of whether the victim participates in the criminal justice system or cooperates with law enforcement in pursuing prosecution of the underlying crime. A victim shall not be required to pay, directly or indirectly, for the cost of a forensic medical examination. The cost of a forensic medical examination shall be paid for by the Georgia Crime Victims Emergency Fund, as provided for in Chapter 15 of this title.
Amended by 2011 Ga. Laws 53,§ 3, eff. 7/1/2011.
Added by 2008 Ga. Laws 539,§ 3, eff. 5/12/2008.
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