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HomeFamily CodeDiv. 11Pt. 4Ch. 3§ 6928 Minor Sexual Assault Consent

§ 6928 Minor Sexual Assault Consent

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§ 6928 Minor Sexual Assault Consent

This law lets kids who were sexually hurt get medical help and evidence collected without needing a parent's okay. Doctors must try to tell the parents, unless they think the parent did it.

Key Takeaways

  • •Kids can say yes to medical help if they were sexually hurt.
  • •Doctors must try to tell the parents, unless they think the parent did it.
  • •The law covers different kinds of sexual hurt, like rape or other bad acts.

Example

A 15-year-old is hurt by someone and goes to the hospital.

The doctor can treat them and collect evidence even if their parents aren’t there. The doctor will try to call the parents, but if they think the parent hurt the kid, they won’t call.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 6928 Minor Sexual Assault Consent

(a) “Sexually assaulted” as used in this section includes, but is not limited to, conduct coming within Section 261, 286, or 287 of the Penal Code. (b) A minor who is alleged to have been sexually assaulted may consent to medical care related to the diagnosis and treatment of the condition, and the collection of medical evidence with regard to the alleged sexual assault. (c) The professional person providing medical treatment shall attempt to contact the minor’s parent or guardian and shall note in the minor’s treatment record the date and time the professional person attempted to contact the parent or guardian and whether the attempt was successful or unsuccessful. This subdivision does not apply if the professional person reasonably believes that the minor’s parent or guardian committed the sexual assault on the minor. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 423, Sec. 25. (SB 1494) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

sexually assaultedmedical careminorparent or guardian

Related Statutes

  • § 6925 Minor Consent For Pregnancy Care
  • § 6920 Minor Consent Authority
  • § 6922 Minor Medical Consent Rights
  • § 6926 Minor Consent For Std Care
  • § 6921 Minor Consent Validity

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Family Code. Section 6928.
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