§ 77-38-203 — Definitions.

As used in this part:
(1) "Confidential communication" means information given to a sexual assault counselor by a victim and includes reports or working papers made in the course of the counseling relationship.
(2) (2)(a) "Rape crisis and services center" means a nonprofit entity that assists victims of sexual assault and victims' families by offering sexual assault crisis intervention and counseling through a sexual assault counselor.
(2)(b) "Rape crisis and services center" does not include a qualified institutional victim services provider as defined in Section 53H-14-401.
(3) "Sexual assault counselor" means an individual who:
(3)(a) is employed by or volunteers at a rape crisis and services center;
(3)(b) has a minimum of 40 hours of training in counseling and assisting victims of sexual assault; and
(3)(c) is under the supervision of the director or designee of a rape crisis and services center.
(4) "Victim" means an individual who has experienced a sexual assault of whatever nature including incest and rape and requests counseling or assistance regarding the mental, physical, and emotional consequences of the sexual assault.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 9, 2025 Special Session 1