§ 6927 Minor Rape Victim Consent

Family Code·California

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This law says kids 12 or older who say they were raped can get medical help and evidence collected without needing a parent's okay.

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•Kids 12 or older can say yes to medical care if they were raped.
•They don’t need a parent’s permission for this.
•Doctors can collect evidence to help with the case.

Example

A 14-year-old girl tells her school counselor she was raped at a party.

She can go to the hospital for a check-up and evidence collection without her parents knowing or giving permission.

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§ 6927 Minor Rape Victim Consent

A minor who is 12 years of age or older and who is alleged to have been raped may consent to medical care related to the diagnosis or treatment of the condition and the collection of medical evidence with regard to the alleged rape. (Enacted by Stats. 1992, Ch. 162, Sec. 10. Operative January 1, 1994.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

minor 12 years of age or older alleged to have been raped consent to medical care diagnosis or treatment collection of medical evidence

References

Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Family Code. Section 6927.

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