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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) As used in this section:
(a) “Agent” means a person's attorney that has been formally engaged.
(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:
(i) the identity of witnesses and, if known, contact information;
(ii) witness statements;
(iii) photographs and videotapes;
(iv) diagrams;
(v) field notes;
(vi) test results; and
(vii) any Targeted Responsibility for Alcohol Connected Emergencies investigation report.
(2)(a) Upon request, a law enforcement agency shall disclose an unredacted DUI investigative report to:
(i) a person who suffers loss or injury related to the person's actions that gave rise to the investigation; or
(ii) an agent, parent, or legal guardian of the person described in Subsection (2)(a)(i).
(b) A law enforcement agency responding to a request under Subsection (2)(a) may:
(i) withhold a portion of the DUI investigative report if disclosure would materially prejudice an ongoing criminal investigation or criminal prosecution;
(ii) redact or withhold any privileged information;
(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
(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 41. Motor Vehicles § 41-6a-531. Access to DUI investigative reports - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-41-motor-vehicles/ut-code-sect-41-6a-531/
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