76-10-1312. Notice to offender of HIV positive test results.
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A person convicted under Section 76-10-1302, 76-10-1303, or 76-10-1313 who has tested positive for the HIV infection shall be notified of the test results in person by:
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Terms Used In Utah Code 76-10-1312- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Person: means an individual, public or private corporation, government, partnership, or unincorporated association. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
- Signature: includes a name, mark, or sign written with the intent to authenticate an instrument or writing. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
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the local law enforcement agency; |
| (b) |
the Department of Corrections, for offenders confined in any state prison; |
| (c) |
the state Department of Health and Human Services; or |
| (d) |
an authorized representative of any of the agencies listed in this Subsection (1). |
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| (2) |
The notice under Subsection (1) shall contain the signature of the HIV positive person, indicating the person’s receipt of the notice, the name and signature of the person providing the notice, and:
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the date of the test; |
| (b) |
the positive test results; |
| (c) |
the name of the HIV positive individual; and |
| (d) |
the following language:
“A person who has been convicted of prostitution under Section 76-10-1302, patronizing a prostitute under Section 76-10-1303, or sexual solicitation under Section 76-10-1313 after being tested and diagnosed as an HIV positive individual and either had actual knowledge that the person is an HIV positive individual or the person has previously been convicted of any of the criminal offenses listed above is guilty of a third degree felony under Section 76-10-1309.” |
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| (3) |
Failure to provide this notice, or to provide the notice in the manner or form prescribed under this section, does not create any civil liability and does not create a defense to any prosecution under this part. |
Amended by Chapter 330, 2023 General Session
