that exists primarily to prevent and detect crime and enforce criminal laws, statutes, and ordinances. See Utah Code 53-1-102
Law enforcement officer: means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-13-103. See Utah Code 53-1-102
(a)
“Criminal homicide” means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5-201.
(b)
“Media outlet” means a bona fide newspaper, magazine, or broadcast media enterprise, whether conducted on a for-profit or nonprofit basis, engaged in the business of providing news and information to the general public.
(c)
“Minor victim” means the victim of a criminal homicide if the victim is younger than 18 years old.
(d)
“Parent or legal guardian” does not include an individual who is a suspect or defendant with respect to the criminal homicide.
(2)
A law enforcement agency and law enforcement officer may not disclose to a representative of a media outlet the name or other personally identifying information of a minor victim until the law enforcement agency or law enforcement officer has made a reasonable effort to obtain the consent of the minor victim’s parent or legal guardian for the disclosure.
