Utah legal term
Sexual assault counselor in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Sexual assault counselor” 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 “Sexual assault counselor” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Sexual assault counselor" means an individual who: (3)(a) is employed by or volunteers at a rape crisis and services center; (3)(b) has a minimum of 40 hours of training in counseling and assisting victims of sexual assault; and (3)(c) is under the supervision of the director or designee of a rape crisis and services center. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-38-203)
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