Evidence Collection & Consent
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Any person can consent or decline to their own TREATMENT and EVIDENCE COLLECTION related to sexual assault.
Any person can consent or decline to their own TREATMENT and EVIDENCE COLLECTION related to sexual assault.
Survivors do not need to consent to collect evidence in order to receive medical treatment, STI testing/prevention or pregnancy prevention medication.
Survivors do not need to consent to collect evidence in order to receive medical treatment, STI testing/prevention or pregnancy prevention medication.
13 YEARS AND OLDER
13 YEARS AND OLDER
Consent OR decline collection of evidence
Consent to hold or release evidence
Consent to testing
UNDER 13 YEARS OR ADULT WITH GUARDIAN
UNDER 13 YEARS OR ADULT WITH GUARDIAN
Consent OR decline collection of evidence
Need written consent of parent, guardian, POA, Law Enforcement or DCFS to release evidence collection for testing
Evidence Collection Kit Paperwork.pdfEVIDENCE COLLECTON OPTIONS OVERVIEW
EVIDENCE COLLECTON OPTIONS OVERVIEW
Victims have the right to consent or decline to each step of the process. They do not need to complete the entire evidence collection process to participate.
Photographic Evidence
Must be offered by hospital, victim must CONSENT or DECLINE and initial choice on paperwork
Photographs are taken by nurse or medical professional
Victims can choose what they would like photographed
Reporting Decision and Evidence Analysis
Option A - Speak with Law Enforcement
Release or Hold Evidence
Option B - Allow Health Care Professional to Speak to Law Enforcement on Their Behalf
Release or Hold Evidence
Option C - Do not report to Law Enforcement or Participate in Investigation
Evidence is Held
If Choosing to Hold Evidence:
18 Years & Older - 10 Years
17 Years & Younger - 10 years or until 28th birthday
YOUR RIGHTS & CHOICES FOR A MEDICAL FORENSIC EXAM
YOUR RIGHTS & CHOICES FOR A MEDICAL FORENSIC EXAM
Medical Foresnic Services Fact Sheet for Hospitals and APHCFs.pdfACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND EVIDENCE COLLECTION FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS WITH DISABILITIES
ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND EVIDENCE COLLECTION FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS WITH DISABILITIES
SASETA - Disabilities.pdfDRUG FACILITATED SEXUAL ASSAULT
DRUG FACILITATED SEXUAL ASSAULT
A SURVIVOR CANNOT BE CHARGED FOR ALCOHOL OR SUBSTANCES THEY CONSUMED WILLINGLY PRIOR TO THE ASSAULT.
Survivors have the right to have their urine tested regardless of their willingness to participate in recreational drug use.
Results SHOULD NOT be used against the survivor by Law Enforcement or in court.
ALL FORMS CAN BE FOUND ON THE ISP WEBSITE: Forensic Sciences Command (illinois.gov)
ISP TOXICOLOGY SCREENING INFORMATION FOR DRUG FACILITATED SA: PATIENT INFORMATION SHEET
ISP TOXICOLOGY SCREENING INFORMATION FOR DRUG FACILITATED SA: PATIENT INFORMATION SHEET
IL State Police Toxicology Screening Information for Drug Facilitate SA - Patient Information Sheet.pdfCONSENT TO TOXICOLOGY
CONSENT TO TOXICOLOGY
Victims have the right to consent to toxicology regardless of if they want to complete the entire evidence collection kit.
Consent to Toxicology - Evidence Collection.pdfPATIENT DISCHARGE MATERIALS
PATIENT DISCHARGE MATERIALS
Follow-Up Care & Additional Recommendations
Patient Discharge Materials.pdfISP TOXICOLOGY SCREENING - MEDICAL PERSONNEL INSTRUCTION SHEET - URINE COLLECTION
ISP TOXICOLOGY SCREENING - MEDICAL PERSONNEL INSTRUCTION SHEET - URINE COLLECTION
Medical Personnel Instruction Sheet - Urine Collection.pdfALL FORMS FOR THE EVIDENCE COLLECTION KIT CAN BE FOUND ON ILLINOIS STATE POLICE WEBSITE:
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