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UT SB0259
Bill
AI Summary
- Auditors and investigators who provide or obtain evidence in felony criminal cases must sign a statement attesting the evidence was obtained in compliance with state and federal law
- Prosecuting attorneys must sign a statement when disclosing evidence to felony defendants, attesting they have complied with exculpatory evidence disclosure requirements under state and federal law, including Rule 16 of Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure
- All required signed statements must include an unsworn declaration
- Failure to comply with the signing requirements is a class C misdemeanor
- Effective date: May 6, 2026
Legislative Description
Evidence Declaration Amendments
Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
Last Action
Senate/ filed in Senate file for bills not passed
3/6/2026
Committee Referrals
Judiciary, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice2/6/2026
Rules2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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