1998 Minnesota Statutes

     611A.21 Development of statewide program; definition; 
  services. 

    Subdivision 1.  The commissioner of corrections shall 
 develop a community based, statewide program to aid victims of 
 reported sexual attacks.  

    Subd. 2.  As used in sections 611A.21 and 611A.221, a 
 "sexual attack" means any nonconsensual act of rape, sodomy, or 
 indecent liberties. 

    Subd. 3.  The program developed by the commissioner of 
 corrections may include, but not be limited to, provision of the 
 following services: 

    (a) Voluntary counseling by trained personnel to begin as 
 soon as possible after a sexual attack is reported.  The 
 counselor shall be of the same sex as the victim and shall, if 
 requested, accompany the victim to the hospital and to other 
 proceedings concerning the alleged attack, including police 
 questioning, police investigation, and court proceedings.  The 
 counselor shall also inform the victim of hospital procedures, 
 police and court procedures, the possibility of contracting 
 venereal disease, the possibility of pregnancy, expected 
 emotional reactions and any other relevant information; and 
 shall make appropriate referrals for any assistance desired by 
 the victim.  

    (b) Payment of all costs of any medical examinations and 
 medical treatment which the victim may require as a result of 
 the sexual attack if the victim is not otherwise reimbursed for 
 these expenses or is ineligible to receive compensation under 
 any other law of this state or of the United States.  

    HIST: 1974 c 578 s 1; 1983 c 262 art 1 s 6; 1998 c 254 art 1 s 
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