For the purposes of §§ 22-22-26 to 22-22-26.4, inclusive, and §§ 22-22-26.6 to 22-22-26.8, inclusive, the following terms mean:

1. (1) "Forensic medical examination," a medical assessment, administered in accordance with § 22-22-26.6, with the following components:

   1. (a) Examination of physical trauma;
   2. (b) Patient interview, determination of medical history, triage, and consultation; and
   3. (c) Collection and evaluation of any evidence, including any photographic documentation; preservation and maintenance of the chain of custody of evidence; medical specimen collection; and any assessment of whether an alcohol-facilitated sexual assault or a drug-facilitated sexual assault occurred and any toxicology screening deemed necessary by the attending physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner, or sexual assault nurse examiner;
2. (2) "Sexual assault nurse examiner," a registered nurse, licensed in accordance with chapter 36-9, who has completed specialized education and clinical training in the medical forensic care of patients who have experienced sexual assault; and
3. (3) "Sexual assault response team," a multidisciplinary, interagency group of law enforcement officials, health care providers, victim advocates, and representatives from state's attorney offices, who collaborate to provide a coordinated response to sexual assault and to improve health and judicial outcomes for victims.

Source: SL 2025, ch 94 , § 5; SL 2026, ch 105 , § 5.