Utah Statutes
§ 76-5-410 — Child victim of sexual abuse as competent witness.
Utah·Title 76 Utah Criminal Code·Ch. 76-5 Offenses Against the Individual·Part 76-5-4 Sexual Offenses
A child victim of sexual abuse under the age of 10 is a competent witness and shall be allowed to testify without prior qualification in any judicial proceeding. The trier of fact shall determine the weight and credibility of the testimony.
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Legislative History
Amended by Chapter 74, 1985 General Session
Nearby Sections
15
§ 76-1-101
Short title.§ 76-1-101.5
Definitions.§ 76-1-101.6
Application of definitions to title.§ 76-1-102
Effective date.§ 76-1-104
Purposes and principles of construction.§ 76-1-105
Common law crimes abolished.§ 76-1-106
Strict construction rule not applicable.§ 76-1-108
Severability clause.§ 76-1-201
Jurisdiction of offenses.§ 76-1-202
Venue of actions.