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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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