SR 359 OH
Urge Court to encourage remote testimony of sexual assault nurses
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Summary
This Senate Resolution urges the Supreme Court of Ohio and the Ohio judicial system to encourage remote testimony of sexual assault nurse examiners in sexual assault trials. The resolution seeks to allow sexual assault nurse examiners to provide testimony and evidence from remote locations rather than requiring their in-person appearance in courtrooms. The goal is to reduce the amount of time sexual assault nurse examiners spend in courtrooms so they can dedicate more time to providing direct services to sexual assault victims. The resolution is a recommendation to the judicial system rather than a mandate or law. Sexual assault nurse examiners provide medical and forensic services to assault survivors, and allowing remote testimony would enable them to spend more time providing these services.
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Official abstract
To urge the Supreme Court of Ohio and the Ohio judicial system to encourage remote appearances of sexual assault nurse examiners in sexual assault trials so that sexual assault nurse examiners can spend less time in courtrooms and more time providing valuable services to victims of sexual assault.
Sponsor (1)
- Michele Reynolds Republican · primary
Action history (2)
- May 19, 2026 Offered · upper
- May 20, 2026 Referred to committee · upper
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