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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) As used in this section:
(a) “Criminal homicide” means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5-201.
(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.
(c) “Minor victim” means the victim of a criminal homicide if the victim is younger than 18 years old.
(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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 53. Public Safety Code § 53-25-101. Prohibition on disclosure of identity of minor homicide victim - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-53-public-safety-code/ut-code-sect-53-25-101/
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