Virginia legal term
Sexual assault forensic examiner in Virginia Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Virginia legislative session
In Virginia criminal law, “Sexual assault forensic examiner” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Virginia criminal code.
What does “Sexual assault forensic examiner” mean in Virginia criminal law?
"Sexual assault forensic examiner" means a health care provider who has completed the education and training recommended by the Virginia Forensic Nursing Advisory Council, approved by the Board of Health pursuant to § 32.1-162.15:12, to conduct examinations using a physical evidence recovery kit. (Va. Code Ann. § 19.2-11.5)
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