Utah § 41-6a-531 Access to DUI investigative reports.

Utah Statutes

§ 41-6a-531 — Access to DUI investigative reports.

Utah·Title 41 Motor Vehicles·Ch. 41-6a Traffic Code·Part 41-6a-5 Driving Under the Influence and Reckless Driving

(1)As used in this section:

(1)(a) "Agent" means a person's attorney that has been formally engaged.

(1)(b) "DUI investigative report" means all materials that a peace officer gathers as part of investigating an offense described in Subsection 41-6a-501 including:

(1)(b)(i) the identity of witnesses and, if known, contact information;

(1)(b)(ii) witness statements;

(1)(b)(iii) photographs and videotapes;

(1)(b)(iv) diagrams;

(1)(b)(v) field notes;

(1)(b)(vi) test results; and

(1)(b)(vii) any Targeted Responsibility for Alcohol Connected Emergencies investigation report.

(2)(2)(a) Upon request, a law enforcement agency shall disclose an unredacted DUI investigative report to:

(2)(a)(i) a person who suffers loss or injury related to the person's actions that gave rise to the investigation;

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(1) As used in this section:
(1)(a) "Agent" means a person's attorney that has been formally engaged.
(1)(b) "DUI investigative report" means all materials that a peace officer gathers as part of investigating an offense described in Subsection 41-6a-501 including:
(1)(b)(i) the identity of witnesses and, if known, contact information;
(1)(b)(ii) witness statements;
(1)(b)(iii) photographs and videotapes;
(1)(b)(iv) diagrams;
(1)(b)(v) field notes;
(1)(b)(vi) test results; and
(1)(b)(vii) any Targeted Responsibility for Alcohol Connected Emergencies investigation report.
(2) (2)(a) Upon request, a law enforcement agency shall disclose an unredacted DUI investigative report to:
(2)(a)(i) a person who suffers loss or injury related to the person's actions that gave rise to the investigation; or
(2)(a)(ii) an agent, parent, or legal guardian of the person described in Subsection (2)(a)(i).
(2)(b) A law enforcement agency responding to a request under Subsection (2)(a) may:
(2)(b)(i) withhold a portion of the DUI investigative report if disclosure would materially prejudice an ongoing criminal investigation or criminal prosecution;
(2)(b)(ii) redact or withhold any privileged information;
(2)(b)(iii) redact an individual's phone number or address, if disclosure of the individual's phone number or address may endanger an individual's physical safety; or
(2)(b)(iv) provide the DUI investigative report subject to an agreement that limits the recipient's use of the DUI investigative report to use solely for the purpose of pursuing a civil claim related to the incident.
(3) A law enforcement agency may charge a reasonable fee to cover the cost incurred by disclosing a DUI investigative report in accordance with this section.