53-25-201. Sexual assault offense policy and public information requirements for law enforcement agencies.
(1) Beginning January 1, 2024, a law enforcement agency shall create and maintain a policy regarding the law enforcement agency's processes for handling sexual assault investigations. A policy described under Subsection (1)(a) shall include current best practices for handling sexual assault investigations, including: protocols and training on responses to sexual trauma; emergency response procedures, including prompt contact with the victim and the preservation of evidence; and referrals to sexual assault support services. A law enforcement agency shall publicly post on the law enforcement agency's website the policy described in Subsection (1)(a).
(2) Beginning January 1, 2024, a law enforcement agency shall create and publicly post on the law enforcement agency's website a guide for victims of sexual assault that includes: a description of the law enforcement agency's processes for handling sexual assault investigations; contact information for victims of sexual assault to obtain more information from the law enforcement agency; and referral information for sexual assault victim support services.