Oakland authorizes state reimbursements for sexual assault exams

Oakland’s City Council authorized the city administrator to seek and accept state reimbursement for sexual assault forensic exams, put the money into a dedicated state fund, and use it to pay approved medical providers. Victims cannot be billed, and Oakland must pay providers within 60 days. The council passed the authorization with 8 yes votes; the Rules & Legislation Committee withdrew and rescheduled the matter on Nov. 5 before the council action.

Subject: Forensic Examination Reimbursement And Payments From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To: (1) Apply For And Accept California Governor’s Office Of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Sexual Assault Medical Evidentiary Examination Reimbursement Funds; (2) Appropriate All Reimbursement Funds Received; And (3) Use Said Funds To Pay State-Approved Medical Providers For The Costs And Fees Associated With State-Mandated Forensic Evidence Examinations On Victims Of Sexual Assault

Nov 10, 202627-0195: Subject: Forensic Examination Reimbursement And Payments From: Oakland Police Department Recommendation: Adopt A Resolution Authorizing The City Administrator To: (1) Apply For And Accept California Governor’s Office Of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Sexual Assault Medical Evidentiary Examination Reimbursement Funds; (2) Appropriate All Reimbursement Funds Received; And (3) Use Said Funds To Pay State-Approved Medical Providers For The Costs And Fees Associated With State-Mandated ForeSource documentPDF 1PDF 2PDF 3