Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-531 — Access to DUI investigative reports.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 5: Driving Under the Influence and Reckless Driving, Utah Code.
Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 41-6a-531
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
(1) As used in this section: (1)(a) "Agent" means a person's attorney that has been formally engaged. (1)(b) "DUI investigative report" means all materials that a peace officer gathers as part of investigating an offense described in Subsection 41-6a-501 including: (1)(b)(i) the identity of witnesses and, if known, contact information; (1)(b)(ii) witness statements; (1)(b)(iii) photographs and videotapes; (1)(b)(iv) diagrams; (1)(b)(v) field notes; (1)(b)(vi) test results; and (1)(b)(vii) any Targeted Responsibility for Alcohol Connected Emergencies investigation report. (2)(a) Upon request, a law enforcement agency shall disclose an unredacted DUI investigative report to: (2)(a)(i) a person who suffers loss or injury related to the person's actions that gave rise to the investigation; or (2)(a)(ii) an agent, parent, or legal guardian of the person described in Subsection (2)(a)(i). (2)(b) A law enforcement agency responding to a request under Subsection (2)(a) may: (2)(b)(i) withhold a portion of the DUI investigative report if disclosure would materially prejudice an ongoing criminal investigation or criminal prosecution; (2)(b)(ii) redact or withhold any privileged information; (2)(b)(iii) redact an individual's phone number or address, if disclosure of the individual's phone number or address may endanger an individual's physical safety; or (2)(b)(iv) provide the DUI investigative report subject to an agreement that limits the recipient's use of the DUI investigative report to use solely for the purpose of pursuing a civil claim related to the incident. (3) A law enforcement agency may charge a reasonable fee to cover the cost incurred by disclosing a DUI investigative report in accordance with this section.
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