AZ SB1355

Survivors of sexual assault have the right to receive a medical forensic examination without charge, regardless of whether they reported the assault to law enforcement or are cooperating with authorities.

Sexual assault evidence collection kits or their probative contents must be preserved without charge for 55 years or the applicable retention period under section 13-4221, whichever is shorter.

Survivors have the right to be informed of all results from sexual assault evidence collection kits, including DNA profile matches, toxicology reports, and other medical forensic examination findings, unless disclosure would impede an ongoing investigation.

Survivors who submit written requests must receive written notification at least 60 days before any intended destruction or disposal of evidence and may request further preservation of the kit or evidence.

All survivors of sexual assault must be informed in writing of policies governing the collection and preservation of sexual assault evidence collection kits.