53-25-201. Sexual assault offense policy and public information requirements for law enforcement agencies.
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Effective 5/1/2024
53-25-201. Sexual assault offense policy and public information requirements for law enforcement agencies.
(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 and Amended by Chapter 111 , 2024 General Session