Utah legal term
Confidential communication in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Confidential communication” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Utah criminal code.
What does “Confidential communication” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Confidential communication" means information given to a sexual assault counselor by a victim and includes reports or working papers made in the course of the counseling relationship. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-38-203)
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