Choices Regarding Legal Issues

You may withdraw your report at any time

You will not automatically receive an evidence exam

You should consent to a Sexual Assault Evidence Exam within 72 hours

You should receive a general medical exam

You can and are encouraged to have a victim advocate to be with you at the hospital

You CAN change your mind and file a report to the police; your evidence will not be as substantial without the Evidence Exam

Your name will be on the criminal warrant (legal document authorizing an arrest)

You may file an anonymous report through a third party.(sexual assault crisis centers, etc.)

Your name will appear on the indictment (legal document accusing a person of a crime)

You have 72 hours of after the incident to change your mind and receive an Evidence Exam

Your name and personal information WILL NOT be made available to persons not working on the case!

You should seek support from some kind of victim service, sexual assault crisis center, counselor, victim advocate

You will be interviewed by law enforcement, medical staff, investigator (detective), prosecutor (your attorney)

You will be interviewed during your medical exam and if you choose follow up counseling (highly recommended!)

Your medical fees will be paid for by the Commonwealth, hospital, police department or sexual assault crisis center

You will be financially responsible for your medical care unless medical exam is performed at GMU Student Health Services