DC SANE Program participants, through established DC SANE protocol, shall summon a sexual assault victim advocate to the hospital before the commencement of any medical, evidentiary, or physical examination arising out of a sexual assault. The sexual assault victim advocate shall inform the sexual assault victim of the right to have a sexual assault victim advocate present in all examinations and in-person interviews, even if the sexual assault victim has previously declined an advocate. Law enforcement shall ensure that a sexual assault victim advocate is present before the commencement of any in-person interview with the sexual assault victim.
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