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This bill expands the rights and protections for sexual assault survivors in Arizona by clarifying that communications between a survivor and a sexual assault victim advocate are confidential and privileged, even if a third party is present during a medical examination or law enforcement interview, and that a survivor's waiver of their right to an advocate is also privileged. It also establishes new rights for survivors, including the right to consult with an advocate during medical examinations and interviews, to not be charged for medical evidentiary examinations, to have a sexual assault forensic medical examination at any qualified facility, and to be informed of their rights and options before examinations and interviews. The bill also mandates that law enforcement and medical providers inform survivors about available resources, protection orders, compensation, and restitution, and grants survivors the right to receive copies of law enforcement reports, be notified of case developments, and have their courtroom cleared when testifying. Furthermore, it specifies that sexual assault kit evidence cannot be used to prosecute survivors for certain offenses and that survivors are not required to undergo polygraph examinations to participate in the justice system.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/84563