Section 17-5-72 - Right to free forensic medical examination

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.