Module 5
Medical Forensic Sexual Assault Examinations: What Are They, and What Can They Tell the Courts?

What Can A Medical Forensic Sexual Assault Examination Tell the Courts?

  • A medical forensic sexual assault examination cannot determine whether a sexual assault was committed.
  • A medical forensic sexual examination can provide objective evidence that will assist the court in reconstructing the events in question.
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