Section 605 - Sexual assault kit retention and disposal.

UT Code § 76-5-605 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) 50 years have passed from the date of evidence collection for sexual assault kits relating to an uncharged or unresolved crime; or

(2) 20 years have passed from the date of evidence collection for restricted kits, and: (a) the prosecution has determined that the defendant will not be tried for the criminal offense; (b) the prosecution has filed a motion with the court to destroy the evidence; and (c) an attempt has been made to notify the victim as required in Subsections 77-37-3(3)(b)(i) and (ii).

(a) the prosecution has determined that the defendant will not be tried for the criminal offense;

(b) the prosecution has filed a motion with the court to destroy the evidence; and

(c) an attempt has been made to notify the victim as required in Subsections 77-37-3(3)(b)(i) and (ii).