United States Code
USC most recently checked for updates: Jun 09, 2025
§ 564.
Administration of sexual assault forensic examination kits
(a)
(1)
Before embarking on any prescheduled voyage, a Coast Guard vessel shall have in place a written operating procedure that ensures that an embarked victim of sexual assault shall have access to a sexual assault forensic examination—
(A)
as soon as possible after the victim requests an examination; and
(B)
that is treated with the same level of urgency as emergency medical care.
(2)
The written operating procedure required by paragraph (1),1 shall, at a minimum, account for—
1
So in original. The comma probably should not appear.(A)
the health, safety, and privacy of a victim of sexual assault;
(B)
the proximity of ashore or afloat medical facilities, including coordination as necessary with the Department of Defense, including other military departments (as defined in section 101 of title 10);
(C)
the availability of aeromedical evacuation;
(D)
the operational capabilities of the vessel concerned;
(E)
the qualifications of medical personnel onboard;
(F)
coordination with law enforcement and the preservation of evidence;
(G)
the means of accessing a sexual assault forensic examination and medical care with a restricted report of sexual assault;
(H)
the availability of nonprescription pregnancy prophylactics; and
(I)
other unique military considerations.
cite as: 14 USC 564
