Bill > SB0083

This bill establishes new requirements for law enforcement agencies in Utah regarding the handling of investigations into violations of specific protective orders and injunctions. The bill first defines key terms, including "protective order" (which covers various types of court-issued protective orders related to child protection, dating violence, sexual violence, cohabitant abuse, criminal protection, and workplace violence) and "stalking injunction". It then mandates that every law enforcement agency must create and maintain a comprehensive policy for investigating alleged criminal violations of jail release agreements, jail release court orders, protective orders, and stalking injunctions. The policy must include best practices for investigating individuals with prior violations and for contacting victims, and must be publicly posted on the agency's website. The posted policy must provide contact information for victims seeking information about their case and include referral information for victim services. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, giving law enforcement agencies time to develop and implement the required policies. The aim appears to be standardizing and improving law enforcement's response to protective order and injunction violations, with a focus on victim support and thorough investigation.

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