Gavvy: Code Crim. Proc., Art. 38.435. Prohibited Use of Evidence from Forensic Medical Examination Performed On Victim of Sexual Assault.

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Art. 38.435. Prohibited Use of Evidence from Forensic Medical Examination Performed On Victim of Sexual Assault.


Art. 38.435.  PROHIBITED USE OF EVIDENCE FROM FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION PERFORMED ON VICTIM OF SEXUAL ASSAULT.  Evidence collected during a forensic medical examination conducted under Subchapter G, Chapter 56A, may not be used to investigate or prosecute a misdemeanor offense, or an offense under Subchapter D, Chapter 481, Health and Safety Code, alleged to have been committed by the victim from whom the evidence was collected.
Added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 822 (H.B. 2706), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2021.
Amended by: 
Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 206 (S.B. 1401), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2023.

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