Ask a criminal law question, get an answer ASAP!
Click here to chat with a criminal defense lawyer and protect your rights.

Terms Used In Utah Code 77-38-402

  • Confidential communication: means a communication that is intended to be confidential between a victim and a victim advocate for the purpose of obtaining advocacy services. See Utah Code 77-38-403
  • Victim: means :
         (9)(a) a victim of a crime as defined in Section 77-38-2;
         (9)(b) an individual who is a victim of domestic violence as defined in Section 77-36-1; or
         (9)(c) an individual who is a victim of dating violence as defined in Section 78B-7-102. See Utah Code 77-38-403

     It is the purpose of this part to enhance and promote the mental, physical, and emotional recovery of victims by restricting the circumstances under which a confidential communication with the victim may be disclosed.