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UT Code § 53-10-402 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 10 - Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Act|Part 4 - Bureau of Forensic Services|Section 402 - Bureau duties.

53-10-402. Bureau duties.  The bureau shall:  (1) provide quality, timely, and comprehensive analysis of physical evidence from crime scenes and crime-related incidents submitted by federal, state, county, and municipal criminal justice agencies;     (2) provide expert testimony in courts of law regarding the scientific analysis and conclusion of forensic evidence using the most current and advanced analytical techniques and technology;     (3) ensure the safety of all laboratory employees against exposure to blood-borne pathogens, infectious materials, and any other biochemical or toxic hazard which may pose a threat to the safety and well-being of bureau employees;     (4) protect the chain of incoming evidence by ensuring all items are properly packaged, sealed, marked, stored, and delivered back to the submitting agency using established legal guidelines;     (5) adopt systems of identification, including blood and firearms analysis, to be used by the division to facilitate law enforcement;     (6) participate in establishing satellite laboratories in designated locations throughout the state;     (7) provide assistance to the medical community in establishing guidelines for the proper handling of individuals who are the victims of sexual assault; and     (8) upon request, provide law enforcement agencies technical and analytical support in the processing of crime scenes.    Enacted by Chapter 263, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 53-10-403.5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 10 - Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Act|Part 4 - Bureau of Forensic Services|Section 403.5 - Definitions.

 Effective 5/12/2020  53-10-403.5. Definitions.  As used in Sections 53-10-403, 53-10-404, 53-10-404.5, 53-10-405, and 53-10-406:   (1) "Bureau" means the Bureau of Forensic Services.     (2) "Combined DNA Index System" or "CODIS" means the program operated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation to support criminal justice DNA databases and the software used to run the databases.     (3) "Conviction" means:   (a) a verdict or conviction;     (b) a plea of guilty or guilty and mentally ill;     (c) a plea of no contest; or     (d) the acceptance by the court of a plea in abeyance.       (4) "DNA" means deoxyribonucleic acid.     (5) "DNA specimen" or "specimen" means a biological sample of a person's saliva or blood, a biological sample from a crime scene, or a sample collected as part of an investigation.     (6) "Final judgment" means a judgment, including any supporting opinion, concerning which all appellate remedies have been exhausted or the time for appeal has expired.     (7) "Rapid DNA" means the fully automated process of developing a DNA profile.     (8) "Violent felony" means any offense under Section 76-3-203.5.    Amended by Chapter 415, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 53-10-403.6 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 10 - Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Act|Part 4 - Bureau of Forensic Services|Section 403.6 - Use of Rapid DNA.

 Effective 5/12/2020  53-10-403.6. Use of Rapid DNA.    (1) Rapid DNA technology may be used for the purposes of conducting testing of a DNA specimen obtained:   (a) at the time of booking in accordance with Section 53-10-405; or     (b) for non-CODIS comparison during an investigation, if a second specimen is also obtained and is submitted to the bureau or another laboratory that is a National DNA Index System participating laboratory for testing.       (2) Notwithstanding Subsection (1)(b) a second sample is not required if the sample collected was a touch DNA sample and no other specimen or sample is available.     (3) Rapid DNA technology may be used for other purposes only when conducted by the bureau in its capacity as the state's National DNA Index System participating laboratory that follows the Federal Bureau of Investigation Quality Assurance Standards for Forensic DNA Testing Laboratories.     (4) If the investigating agency submits a DNA specimen to the bureau in accordance with the provisions of this section, the bureau shall provide the results of the test directly to the local law enforcement agency that submitted the DNA specimen.    Enacted by Chapter 415, 2020 General Session
UT Code § 53-10-404.5 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 10 - Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Act|Part 4 - Bureau of Forensic Services|Section 404.5 - Obtaining DNA specimen at time of booking -- Payment of fee upon conviction.

 Effective 5/13/2014  53-10-404.5. Obtaining DNA specimen at time of booking -- Payment of fee upon conviction.    (1)   (a) When a sheriff books a person for any offense under Subsections 53-10-403(1)(c) and (d), the sheriff shall obtain a DNA specimen from the person upon booking of the person at the county jail, except under Subsection (1)(b).     (b) If at the time of booking the sheriff is able to obtain information from the bureau stating that the bureau has on file a DNA specimen for the person, the sheriff is not required to obtain an additional DNA specimen.       (2) The person booked under Subsection (1) shall pay a fee of $150 for the cost of obtaining the DNA specimen if:   (a) the charge upon which the booking is based is resolved by a conviction or the person is convicted of any charge arising out of the same criminal episode regarding which the DNA specimen was obtained; and     (b) the person's DNA sample is not on file under Subsection (1)(b).       (3)   (a) All fees collected under Subsection (2) shall be deposited in the DNA Specimen Restricted Account created in Section 53-10-407, except that the agency collecting the fee may retain not more than $25 per individual specimen for the costs of obtaining the DNA specimen.     (b) The agency collecting the $150 fee may not retain from each separate fee more than $25, and no amount of the $150 fee may be credited to any other fee or agency obligation.       (4) Any DNA specimen obtained under this section shall be held and may not be processed until:   (a) the court has bound the person over for trial following a preliminary hearing for any charge arising out of the same criminal episode regarding which the person was booked;     (b) the person has waived the preliminary hearing for any charge arising out of the same criminal episode regarding which the person was booked; or     (c) a grand jury has returned an indictment for any charge arising out of the same criminal episode regarding which the person was booked.      Amended by Chapter 331, 2014 General Session
UT Code § 53-10-405 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 10 - Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Act|Part 4 - Bureau of Forensic Services|Section 405 - DNA specimen analysis -- Saliva sample to be obtained by agency -- Blood sample to be drawn by professional.

 Effective 5/14/2019  53-10-405. DNA specimen analysis -- Saliva sample to be obtained by agency -- Blood sample to be drawn by professional.    (1)   (a) A saliva sample shall be obtained by the responsible agency under Subsection 53-10-404(5).     (b) The sample shall be obtained in a professionally acceptable manner, using appropriate procedures to ensure the sample is adequate for DNA analysis.       (2)   (a) A blood sample shall be drawn in a medically acceptable manner by any of the following:   (i) a physician;     (ii) a physician assistant;     (iii) a registered nurse;     (iv) a licensed practical nurse;     (v) a paramedic;     (vi) as provided in Subsection (2)(b), emergency medical service personnel other than paramedics; or     (vii) a person with a valid permit issued by the Department of Health under Section 26-1-30.       (b) The Department of Health may designate by rule, in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, which emergency medical service personnel, as defined in Section 26-8a-102, are authorized to draw blood under Subsection (2)(a)(vi), based on the type of license under Section 26-8a-302.     (c) A person authorized by this section to draw a blood sample may not be held civilly liable for drawing a sample in a medically acceptable manner.       (3) A test result or opinion based upon a test result regarding a DNA specimen may not be rendered inadmissible as evidence solely because of deviations from procedures adopted by the department that do not affect the reliability of the opinion or test result.     (4) A DNA specimen is not required to be obtained if:   (a) the court or the responsible agency confirms with the department that the department has previously received an adequate DNA specimen obtained from the person in accordance with this section; or     (b) the court determines that obtaining a DNA specimen would create a substantial and unreasonable risk to the health of the person.      Amended by Chapter 349, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 53-10-407 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 10 - Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Act|Part 4 - Bureau of Forensic Services|Section 407 - DNA Specimen Restricted Account.

 Effective 9/1/2021  53-10-407. DNA Specimen Restricted Account.    (1) There is created the DNA Specimen Restricted Account, which is referred to in this section as "the account."     (2) The sources of money for the account are:   (a) DNA collection fees paid under Section 53-10-404;     (b) any appropriations made to the account by the Legislature; and     (c) all federal money provided to the state for the purpose of funding the collection or analysis of DNA specimens collected under Section 53-10-403.       (3) The account shall earn interest, and this interest shall be deposited in the account.     (4) The Legislature may appropriate money from the account solely for the following purposes:   (a) to the Department of Corrections for the costs of collecting DNA specimens as required under Section 53-10-403;     (b) to the juvenile court for the costs of collecting DNA specimens as required under Sections 53-10-403 and 80-6-608;     (c) to the Division of Juvenile Justice Services for the costs of collecting DNA specimens as required under Sections 53-10-403 and 80-5-201; and     (d) to the Department of Public Safety for the costs of:   (i) storing and analyzing DNA specimens in accordance with the requirements of this part;     (ii) DNA testing which cannot be performed by the Utah State Crime Lab, as provided in Subsection 78B-9-301(7); and     (iii) reimbursing sheriffs for collecting the DNA specimens as provided under Sections 53-10-404 and 53-10-404.5.         (5) Appropriations from the account to the Department of Corrections, the juvenile court, the Division of Juvenile Justice Services, and to the Department of Public Safety are nonlapsing.    Amended by Chapter 262, 2021 General Session
UT Code § 53-10-501 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 10 - Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Act|Part 5 - Bureau of Communications|Section 501 - Bureau of Communications -- Creation -- Bureau Chief appointment, qualifications, and compensation.

53-10-501. Bureau of Communications -- Creation -- Bureau Chief appointment, qualifications, and compensation.    (1) There is created within the division the Bureau of Communications.     (2) The bureau shall be managed by a bureau chief selected by the division director, with the approval of the commissioner.     (3) The bureau chief should be experienced in communications and administration, and possess additional qualifications as determined by the commissioner or division director and as provided by law.     (4) The bureau chief acts under the supervision and control of the division director.    Enacted by Chapter 263, 1998 General Session
UT Code § 53-10-502 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 10 - Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Act|Part 5 - Bureau of Communications|Section 502 - Bureau duties.

53-10-502. Bureau duties.  The bureau:  (1) maintains dispatch and communications services for regional public safety consolidated communications centers;     (2) provides facilities and acts as a public safety answering point to answer and respond to 911 calls from a region;     (3) provides professional emergency dispatch and communications support for law enforcement, emergency medical, fire suppression, highway maintenance, public works, and public safety agencies representing municipal, county, state, and federal governments; and     (4) coordinates incident response.    Amended by Chapter 21, 1999 General Session
UT Code § 53-10-701 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 10 - Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Act|Part 5 - Bureau of Communications|Section 701 - Title -- Creation.

 Effective 5/14/2019  53-10-701. Title -- Creation.    (1) This part is known as the "Utah Silver Alert Act."     (2) There is created the Utah Silver Alert Notification System (Silver Alert) for missing and endangered adults to be administered by the department.    Enacted by Chapter 54, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 53-10-702 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 10 - Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Act|Part 5 - Bureau of Communications|Section 702 - Definitions.

 Effective 5/14/2019  53-10-702. Definitions.  As used in this part:  (1) "Dementia" means a person has a form of cognitive decline that significantly affects the person's ability to make decisions and provide for health, safety, or self care. This term includes Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia marked by the continual loss of memory and awareness of surroundings.     (2) "Endangered adult" means a person 60 years of age or older or a person under 60 years of age who has a form of dementia.    Enacted by Chapter 54, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 53-10-703 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 10 - Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Act|Part 5 - Bureau of Communications|Section 703 - Silver Alert Notification System -- Law enforcement and department responsibilities.

 Effective 5/14/2019  53-10-703. Silver Alert Notification System -- Law enforcement and department responsibilities.    (1) The department shall develop a quick response system designed to issue and coordinate alerts following the report of a missing endangered adult. The system shall utilize the same coordination as the Amber Alert System with the following exceptions:   (a) the National Emergency Broadcast System may not be activated; and     (b) notification to the Department of Transportation for the activation of highway signage shall indicate the specific area in which the person was last seen so that signs only in that geographical area will be activated.       (2) Upon receiving a report of a missing adult, the law enforcement officer shall determine whether the missing adult meets the criteria to be designated as an endangered adult.     (3) If it is determined that the missing adult is an endangered adult, the officer investigating the person's disappearance shall request the department activate the Silver Alert Notification System.    Enacted by Chapter 54, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 53-10-704 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 10 - Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Act|Part 5 - Bureau of Communications|Section 704 - Rulemaking authority.

 Effective 5/14/2019  53-10-704. Rulemaking authority.  The department shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, establishing policies, procedures, and a timeline for the:  (1) request for a Silver Alert by a law enforcement officer or agency;     (2) activation of the Silver Alert Notification System;     (3) duration of the Silver Alert; and     (4) cancellation of a Silver Alert.    Enacted by Chapter 54, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 53-10-701 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 10 - Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Act|Part 7 - Utah Silver Alert Act|Section 701 - Title -- Creation.

 Effective 5/14/2019  53-10-701. Title -- Creation.    (1) This part is known as the "Utah Silver Alert Act."     (2) There is created the Utah Silver Alert Notification System (Silver Alert) for missing and endangered adults to be administered by the department.    Enacted by Chapter 54, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 53-10-702 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 10 - Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Act|Part 7 - Utah Silver Alert Act|Section 702 - Definitions.

 Effective 5/14/2019  53-10-702. Definitions.  As used in this part:  (1) "Dementia" means a person has a form of cognitive decline that significantly affects the person's ability to make decisions and provide for health, safety, or self care. This term includes Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia marked by the continual loss of memory and awareness of surroundings.     (2) "Endangered adult" means a person 60 years of age or older or a person under 60 years of age who has a form of dementia.    Enacted by Chapter 54, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 53-10-703 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 10 - Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Act|Part 7 - Utah Silver Alert Act|Section 703 - Silver Alert Notification System -- Law enforcement and department responsibilities.

 Effective 5/14/2019  53-10-703. Silver Alert Notification System -- Law enforcement and department responsibilities.    (1) The department shall develop a quick response system designed to issue and coordinate alerts following the report of a missing endangered adult. The system shall utilize the same coordination as the Amber Alert System with the following exceptions:   (a) the National Emergency Broadcast System may not be activated; and     (b) notification to the Department of Transportation for the activation of highway signage shall indicate the specific area in which the person was last seen so that signs only in that geographical area will be activated.       (2) Upon receiving a report of a missing adult, the law enforcement officer shall determine whether the missing adult meets the criteria to be designated as an endangered adult.     (3) If it is determined that the missing adult is an endangered adult, the officer investigating the person's disappearance shall request the department activate the Silver Alert Notification System.    Enacted by Chapter 54, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 53-10-704 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 10 - Criminal Investigations and Technical Services Act|Part 7 - Utah Silver Alert Act|Section 704 - Rulemaking authority.

 Effective 5/14/2019  53-10-704. Rulemaking authority.  The department shall make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act, establishing policies, procedures, and a timeline for the:  (1) request for a Silver Alert by a law enforcement officer or agency;     (2) activation of the Silver Alert Notification System;     (3) duration of the Silver Alert; and     (4) cancellation of a Silver Alert.    Enacted by Chapter 54, 2019 General Session
UT Code § 53-15-101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 15 - Mcgruff Safe House Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 101 - Title.

53-15-101. Title.  This chapter is known as the "McGruff Safe House Act."  Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 53-15-102 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 15 - Mcgruff Safe House Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 102 - Purpose.

53-15-102. Purpose.    (1) The Legislature recognizes that children are often in dangerous situations that may be threatening or frightening to them and that there is a need for "safe homes" in our neighborhoods where a child may go for help.     (2) The Legislature also recognizes that along with the need for "safe homes" that children can recognize easily, there is needed a method by which these homes can be identified.     (3) The purpose of this chapter is to:   (a) provide and designate a recognizable symbol for those "safe homes" that children can readily identify; and     (b) establish a method by which local law enforcement agencies can identify and train volunteers who are willing to make their homes "safe homes".      Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 53-15-201 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 15 - Mcgruff Safe House Act|Part 2 - Mcgruff House Network Program|Section 201 - Designation -- Administration.

53-15-201. Designation -- Administration.    (1) The National McGruff House Network Program is hereby designated as the officially recognized statewide "safe house" program for Utah.     (2) The program shall be administered through the Department of Public Safety by the Utah Council for Crime Prevention.    Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 53-15-202 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 15 - Mcgruff Safe House Act|Part 2 - Mcgruff House Network Program|Section 202 - Program requirements.

53-15-202. Program requirements.    (1) The statewide program administrator shall:   (a) provide support and training upon request to local law enforcement agencies interested in implementing the program in their area;     (b) provide local programs with signs for display in approved "safe homes"; and     (c) maintain a register of all "safe homes" that includes, at a minimum, the address of the home and the names of all persons living in the home.       (2) The local program shall:   (a) recruit volunteer "safe homes" in neighborhoods with the help of local community groups;     (b) provide training and education to volunteers regarding the program and its use;     (c) provide for an application process for volunteers;     (d) conduct criminal history background checks on volunteers and members of their households;     (e) approve or disapprove applications for "safe homes";     (f) provide education through community programs for parents and children on the program and the proper use of "safe homes";     (g) provide approved "safe homes" with signs for display;     (h) provide procedures by which a "safe home" may be removed from the register; and     (i) provide for a method of renewal of the "safe home" designation in order to keep the registry current and provide for the periodic review of the "safe home", the volunteer, and all members of the household.      Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 382, 2008 General Session
UT Code § 53-16-101 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 16 - Canine Body Armor Restricted Account Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 101 - Title.

53-16-101. Title.  This chapter is known as the "Canine Body Armor Restricted Account Act."  Enacted by Chapter 294, 2011 General Session
UT Code § 53-16-102 (2021)
2021 Utah Code|Title 53 - Public Safety Code|Chapter 16 - Canine Body Armor Restricted Account Act|Part 1 - General Provisions|Section 102 - Definitions.

53-16-102. Definitions.    (1) "Canine body armor" means a product:   (a) sold or offered for sale as personal protective body covering; and     (b) that is intended to protect a police service canine against gunfire, regardless of whether the product is to be worn alone or is sold as a complement to another product or garment.       (2) "Police service canine" means a dog that:   (a) is used by a law enforcement agency;     (b) is specially trained or is in training for law enforcement work; and     (c) assists a law enforcement agency in the performance of law enforcement duties.      Enacted by Chapter 294, 2011 General Session