Superseded 1/1/2027
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Effective 5/6/2026
Superseded 1/1/2027
77-37-2. Definitions for chapter.
As used in this chapter:
(1)"Alleged sexual offender" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-10-801 .
(2)"Child" means an individual who is younger than 18 years old, unless otherwise specified in statute. The rights to information as extended in this chapter also apply to the parents, custodian, or legal guardians of children.
(3)"Family member" means spouse, child, sibling, parent, grandparent, or legal guardian.
(4)"HIV infection" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-10-801 .
(5)"Law enforcement officer" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-13-103 .
(6)"Sexual assault kit" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-10-902 .
(a)"Sexual offense" means any conduct described in:
(i)Title 76, Chapter 5, Part 4, Sexual Offenses;
(ii)Title 76, Chapter 5b, Sexual Exploitation Act; or
(iii)Section 76-7-102 , incest.
(b)"Sexual offense" does not include conduct described in:
(i)Section 76-5-417 , enticing a minor;
(ii)Section 76-5-420 , lewdness involving a child; or
(iii)Section 76-5b-206 , failure to report child sexual abuse material by a computer technician.
(8)"Victim" means an individual, including a minor, against whom an offense has been allegedly committed.
(9)"Witness" means an individual who has been subpoenaed or is expected to be summoned to testify for the prosecution or who by reason of having relevant information is subject to call or likely to be called as a witness for the prosecution, whether any action or proceeding has commenced.
Amended by Chapter 444 , 2026 General Session