If the victim of a sexual assault so desires, a personal representative of the victim's choice may accompany the victim to the hospital or other health care facility, and to proceedings concerning the alleged assault, including police and prosecution interviews and court proceedings.
RCW 70.125.060
Personal representative may accompany victim during treatment or proceedings.
Known as the Victims of Sexual Assault Act
The act spans §§ 70.125.010 to 70.125.120 (7 sections).
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case 60 Wash. App. 289 - State v. Guizzotti (1991)
Most recently applied in 60 Wash. App. 289 - State v. Guizzotti (January 1991)
1979 ex.s. c 219 s 6.
Official source: Washington State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Washington statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.