South Dakota legal term
Sexual assault nurse examiner in South Dakota Criminal Law
Current through 2026 South Dakota legislative session
In South Dakota criminal law, “Sexual assault nurse 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 South Dakota criminal code.
What does “Sexual assault nurse examiner” mean in South Dakota criminal law?
(2) "Sexual assault nurse examiner," a registered nurse, licensed in accordance with chapter 36-9, who has completed specialized education and clinical training in the medical forensic care of patients who have experienced sexual assault; and (3) "Sexual assault response team," a multidisciplinary, interagency group of law enforcement officials, health care providers, victim advocates, and representatives from state's attorney offices, who collaborate to provide a coordinated response to sexual assault and to improve health and judicial outcomes for victims. (SDCL § 22-22-26.5)
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