For all reported cases of sexual assault under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 56.06, a law enforcement agency (LEA) must:
· Use this form to document the decision whether to request a sexual assault exam
· Provide a copy of this completed form to:
o both the health care facility and the sexual assault examiner or sexual assault nurse examiner who provides services to the victim that are related to the sexual assault; and
o the victim or the person who consented to the sexual assault exam on behalf of the victim
· Maintain the completed form in accordance with the LEA’s record retention policies
The Office of the Attorney General will not process an application for reimbursement of the forensic costs of the sexual assault exam under Article 56.06 without a copy of this completed form.