Utah legal term
Prescreening psychologist in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Prescreening psychologist” 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 “Prescreening psychologist” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Prescreening psychologist" means a psychologist who: (2)(a) is licensed in accordance with Title 58, Chapter 61, Psychologist Licensing Act; and (2)(b) has at least five years of experience in testing, evaluating, and diagnosing individuals as intellectually disabled. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-15a-101.1)
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