Utah legal term
Forensic evaluator in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Forensic evaluator” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Utah criminal code.
What does “Forensic evaluator” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Forensic evaluator" means a licensed mental health professional who: (4)(a) is not involved in the defendant's treatment; (4)(b) is trained and qualified by the department to conduct a competency evaluation, a restoration screening, and a progress toward competency evaluation, based on knowledge, experience, or education relating to: (4)(b)(i) intellectual functioning or psychopathology; and (4)(b)(ii) the legal system and the rights of a defendant in a criminal trial; and (4)(c) if under contract with the department, demonstrates ongoing education and training relating to forensic mental hea (Utah Code Ann. § 77-15-2)
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