Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 53-25-201 - Sexual assault offense policy and public information requirements for law enforcement agencies(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.(b) A policy described under Subsection (1)(a) shall include current best practices for handling sexual assault investigations, including: (i) protocols and training on responses to sexual trauma;(ii) emergency response procedures, including prompt contact with the victim and the preservation of evidence; and(iii) referrals to sexual assault support services.(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:(a) a description of the law enforcement agency's processes for handling sexual assault investigations;(b) contact information for victims of sexual assault to obtain more information from the law enforcement agency; and(c) referral information for sexual assault victim support services.Renumbered from § 53-24-101 and amended by Chapter 111, 2024 General Session ,§ 2, eff. 5/1/2024.Added by Chapter 158, 2023 General Session ,§ 4, eff. 5/3/2023, and technically renumbered to avoid duplication.