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Utah Code Ann. § 77-36-7 — Prosecutor to notify victim of decision as to prosecution.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Chapter 36: Cohabitant Abuse Procedures Act, Utah Code.
Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 77-36-7
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) The prosecutor who is responsible for making the decision of whether to prosecute a case shall advise the victim, if the victim has requested notification, of the status of the victim's case and shall notify the victim of a decision within five days after the decision has been made. (2) Notification to the victim that charges will not be filed against an alleged perpetrator shall include a description of the procedures available to the victim in that jurisdiction for initiation of criminal and other protective proceedings.
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