Utah Code 77-37-2. Definitions
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As used in this chapter:
(1) “Alleged sexual offender” means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-10-801 .
Terms Used In Utah Code 77-37-2
- Child: means a person who is younger than 18 years old, unless otherwise specified in statute. See Utah Code 77-37-2
- Person: means :(24)(a) an individual;(24)(b) an association;(24)(c) an institution;(24)(d) a corporation;(24)(e) a company;(24)(f) a trust;(24)(g) a limited liability company;(24)(h) a partnership;(24)(i) a political subdivision;(24)(j) a government office, department, division, bureau, or other body of government; and(24)(k) any other organization or entity. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
- Witness: means any person 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. See Utah Code 77-37-2
(2) “Child” means a person 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 Section53-10-801 .(5) “Sexual assault kit” means the same as that term is defined in Section53-10-902 .(6) “Sexual offense” means any conduct described in:(6)(a) Title 76, Chapter 5, Part 4, Sexual Offenses;(6)(b) Title 76, Chapter 5b, Sexual Exploitation Act;(6)(c) Section76-7-102 , incest;(6)(d) Section76-9-702 , lewdness; or(6)(e) Section76-9-702.1 , sexual battery.(7) “Victim” means an individual, including a minor, against whom an offense has been allegedly committed.(8) “Witness” means any person 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.