Additional Protections for Victims

Utah Code tit. 77, ch. 77-37, pt. 77-37-P2

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Utah Code § 77-37-201 Definitions for part.

77-37-201. Definitions for part. As used in this part: (1) "Polygraph examination" means a procedure involving the use of an instrument or mechanical device that is: (a) designed to detect and record changes in the physiological characteristics of an individual, including the individual's pulse or breathing rate; and (b) used to determine whether an individual is being truthful. (2) "Polygraph examination" includes a lie detector test. Enacted by Chapter 444, 2026 General Session

Utah Code § 77-37-202 Prohibition on the use of a polygraph examination on a victim of a sexual offense.

77-37-202. Prohibition on the use of a polygraph examination on a victim of a sexual offense. (1) A law enforcement officer, a prosecuting attorney, a court, or other government official may not: (a) ask or require a victim of a sexual offense to submit to a polygraph examination during the course of a criminal investigation or prosecution of a sexual offense; or (b) use a polygraph examination as a condition of proceeding with a criminal investigation or prosecution of a sexual offense. (2) The refusal of a victim of a sexual offense to submit to a polygraph examination may not prevent the investigation, charging, or prosecution of a sexual offense. Enacted by Chapter 444, 2026 General Session

Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title77/Chapter37/77-37-P2.html?v=C77-37-P2_2026050620260506Fetched: 10/26/2026