Restricted Reporting

Date of Publication:

5/7/2019

Definition:

Reporting option that allows sexual assault victims to confidentially disclose the assault to specified individuals (i.e., SARC, SAPR VA, or healthcare personnel), in accordance with DOD Instruction 6310.09, and receive medical treatment, including emergency care, counseling, and assignment of a SARC and SAPR VA, without triggering an official investigation.  The victim’s report provided to health care personnel (including the information acquired from a SAFE Kit), SARCs, or SAPR VAs will NOT be reported to law enforcement or to the command to initiate the official investigative process unless the victim consents or an established EXCEPTION applies in accordance with DOD Instruction 6495.02.  The Restricted Reporting option applies to Service members and their military dependents 18 years of age and older.  For additional persons who may be entitled to Restricted Reporting, see eligibility criteria in DOD Instruction 6495.02.  Only a SARC, SAPR VA, or health care personnel may receive a Restricted Report, previously referred to as Confidential Reporting.