Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 70 Public Health And Safety - Chapter 70.125 Victims Of Sexual Assault Act

• 70.125.010 Short title
  This chapter may be known and cited as the Victims of Sexual Assault Act.[1979 ex.s. c 219 § 1.]Notes:      Severability -- 1979 ex.s. c 219: ...
• 70.125.020 Legislative findings -- Program objectives
  (1) The legislature hereby finds and declares that: (a) Sexual assault has become one of the most rapidly increasing violent crimes over the last decade; ...
• 70.125.030 Definitions
  As used in this chapter and unless the context indicates otherwise: (1) "Core services" means treatment services for victims of sexual assault including information and ...
• 70.125.040 Coordinating office -- Biennial statewide plan
  The department shall establish a centralized office within the department to coordinate activities of programs relating to sexual assault and to facilitate coordination and dissemination ...
• 70.125.050 Statewide program services
  The statewide program established under RCW 70.125.040 shall include but not be limited to provision of the following services: PROVIDED, That the department shall utilize ...
• 70.125.055 Financial assistance to rape crisis centers
  The department may distribute financial assistance to rape crisis centers to supplement crisis, advocacy, and counseling services provided directly to victims.[1985 c 34 § 2.]Notes: ...
• 70.125.060 Personal representative may accompany victim during treatment or proceedings
  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 ...
• 70.125.065 Records of rape crisis centers not available as part of discovery -- Exceptions
  Records maintained by rape crisis centers shall not be made available to any defense attorney as part of discovery in a sexual assault case unless: ...
• 70.125.080 Community sexual assault programs -- Victim advocates
  (1) Community sexual assault programs that are eligible for funding from the department under this chapter may apply for grants for the purpose of hiring, ...

Last modified: April 7, 2009