53-25-101. Prohibition on disclosure of identity of minor homicide victim.
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Effective 5/1/2024
53-25-101. Prohibition on disclosure of identity of minor homicide victim.
(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.
Amended by Chapter 111 , 2024 General Session