The Jackson Parish Coroner’s Office is responsible for Sexual Assault Exams and co-ordinates our efforts with local law enforcement units and the Jackson Parish District Attorney’s office. Anyone needing the Sexual Assault services MUST dial 911 since the Jackson Parish Coroner’s Office deals directly with law enforcement agencies dealing with criminal complaints. Louisiana law (RS 13:5713 states “the coroner or his designee shall examine all alleged victims of rape, carnal knowledge, sexual battery, incest and crime against nature when such cases are under investigation by the police”.  Sexual assault can be one aspect of violent crimes and as such victims are encouraged seek emergency medical care for any injuries. In many sexual assault cases the victims may be referred to a S.A.N.E. Nurse (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) to perform a Sexual Assault Kit and collect specimens.  These are specially trained nurses to conduct sexual assault evidentiary exams for assault victims.