(1)  The victim of a crime has the right, at any court proceeding, including any juvenile court proceeding, not to testify regarding the victim’s address, telephone number, place of employment, or other locating information unless the victim specifically consents or the court orders disclosure on finding that a compelling need exists to disclose the information. A court proceeding on whether to order disclosure shall be in camera.

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Terms Used In Utah Code 77-38-6

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Testify: means to make an oral statement under oath or affirmation. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Testify: Answer questions in court.
(2)  A defendant may not compel any witness to a crime, at any court proceeding, including any juvenile court proceeding, to testify regarding the witness’s address, telephone number, place of employment, or other locating information unless the witness specifically consents or the court orders disclosure on finding that a compelling need for the information exists. A court proceeding on whether to order disclosure shall be in camera.

Amended by Chapter 16, 2023 General Session
Amended by Chapter 237, 2023 General Session
Amended by Chapter 352, 1995 General Session

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