Utah § 53-25-101 Prohibition on disclosure of identity of minor homicide victim.

Utah Statutes

§ 53-25-101 — Prohibition on disclosure of identity of minor homicide victim.

Utah § 53-25-101

Title 53Public Safety Code

Ch. 53-25Law Enforcement Requirements

Part 53-25-1Disclosure and General Reporting Requirements

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Utah Code Ann. § 53-25-101 (2026).

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(1)As used in this section:

(1)(a) "Criminal homicide" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5-201.

(1)(b) "Media outlet" means a bona fide newspaper, magazine, or broadcast media enterprise, whether conducted on a for-profit or nonprofit basis, engaged in the business of providing news and information to the general public.

(1)(c) "Minor victim" means the victim of a criminal homicide if the victim is younger than 18 years old.

(1)(d) "Parent or legal guardian" does not include an individual who is a suspect or defendant with respect to the criminal homicide.

(2)A law enforcement agency or a law enforcement officer may not disclose the name or other personally identifying information of a minor victim to a representative of a media outlet unless the law enforcement agency

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(1) As used in this section:
(1)(a) "Criminal homicide" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5-201.
(1)(b) "Media outlet" means a bona fide newspaper, magazine, or broadcast media enterprise, whether conducted on a for-profit or nonprofit basis, engaged in the business of providing news and information to the general public.
(1)(c) "Minor victim" means the victim of a criminal homicide if the victim is younger than 18 years old.
(1)(d) "Parent or legal guardian" does not include an individual who is a suspect or defendant with respect to the criminal homicide.
(2) A law enforcement agency or a law enforcement officer may not disclose the name or other personally identifying information of a minor victim to a representative of a media outlet unless the law enforcement agency or law enforcement officer has made a reasonable effort to obtain the consent of the minor victim's parent or legal guardian for the disclosure.