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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Collecting facility personnel who conduct sexual assault examinations shall inform each victim of a sexual assault of:
(a) available services for treatment of sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, and other medical and psychiatric conditions;
(b) available crisis intervention or other mental health services provided;
(c) the option to receive prophylactic medication to prevent sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy;
(d) the right to determine:
(i) whether to provide a personal statement about the sexual assault to law enforcement; and
(ii) if law enforcement should have access to any paperwork from the forensic examination; and
(e) the victim's rights as provided in Section 77-37-3.
(2) The collecting facility shall notify law enforcement as soon as practicable if the victim of a sexual assault decides to interview and discuss the assault with law enforcement.
(3) If a victim of a sexual assault declines to provide a personal statement about the sexual assault to law enforcement, the collecting facility shall provide a written notice to the victim that contains the following information:
(a) where the sexual assault kit will be stored;
(b) notice that the victim may choose to contact law enforcement any time after declining to provide a personal statement;
(c) the name, phone number, and email address of the law enforcement agency having jurisdiction; and
(d) the name and phone number of a local rape crisis and services center.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 53. Public Safety Code § 53-10-906. Victim notification of rights--Notification of law enforcement - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-53-public-safety-code/ut-code-sect-53-10-906/
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