§ 53-25-201 — Sexual assault offense policy and public information requirements for law enforcement agencies.

Utah § 53-25-201

• Jurisdiction: Utah
• Title 53: Public Safety Code
• Ch. 53-25: Law Enforcement Requirements
• Part 53-25-2: Sexual assault offense policy and reporting requirements

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(1) (1)(a) Beginning January 1, 2024, a law enforcement agency shall create and maintain a policy regarding the law enforcement agency's processes for handling sexual assault investigations.
(1)(b) A policy described under Subsection (1)(a) shall include current best practices for handling sexual assault investigations, including:
(1)(b)(i) protocols and training on responses to sexual trauma;
(1)(b)(ii) emergency response procedures, including prompt contact with the victim and the preservation of evidence; and
(1)(b)(iii) referrals to sexual assault support services.
(1)(c) A law enforcement agency shall publicly post on the law enforcement agency's website the policy described in Subsection (1)(a).
(2) Beginning January 1, 2024, a law enforcement agency shall create and publicly post on the law enforcement agency's website a guide for victims of sexual assault that includes:
(2)(a) a description of the law enforcement agency's processes for handling sexual assault investigations;
(2)(b) contact information for victims of sexual assault to obtain more information from the law enforcement agency; and
(2)(c) referral information for sexual assault victim support services.

Legislative History

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 111, 2024 General Session