Wisconsin Statutes (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Chapter 949. Awards For The Victims Of Crimes |
SubChapter II. SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINATION COMPENSATION |
Section 949.20. Definitions.
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- In this subchapter:(1) “Cooperate with a law enforcement agency" means to report a sex offense to a law enforcement agency or to aid a law enforcement agency in the investigation of a sex offense.(2) “Department" means the department of justice.(3) “Examination costs" means the costs of an examination that is done to gather evidence regarding a sex offense, any procedure during that examination process that tests for or prevents a sexually transmitted disease, and any medication provided or prescribed, during that examination process, that prevents or treats a sexually transmitted disease that the person performing the examination or procedure believes could be a consequence of the sex offense. “Examination costs" does not include any processing or administrative costs, attorney fees, or other expenses.(4) “Guardian of the victim" means one of the following:(a) If the victim is under 18 years of age, the parent, guardian, or legal custodian of the victim.(b) If the victim has been determined to be incompetent under ch. 54 , the guardian of the victim.(5) “Health care provider" means any person providing health care services.(7) “Sex offense" means an act committed in the state that, if committed by a competent adult, would be a violation, or an attempted violation, of s. 940.225 , 948.02 , 948.025 , 948.05 , 948.06 , 948.08 , or 948.09 .(9) “Victim" means a person against whom a sex offense has been committed.