Rule 1035 As used in this article, “victim” means a person who consults a sexual assault counselor for the purpose of securing advice or assistance concerning a…

A "victim" in this rule is someone who goes to a sexual assault counselor to get help or advice. That help can be for physical, mental, or emotional problems that came from a sexual assault.

This definition matters because it sets up who gets privacy protections when talking to a counselor. If you meet this definition, your conversations with a sexual assault counselor may be kept private in court.