Section R671-203-5 - Victim Statements and Testimony(1) A victim or victim representative, may testify regarding the impact of the offense upon the victim and the victim's views concerning the decisions to be made regarding the offender.(2) The testimony may be presented as a written statement, which may also be read aloud, if the presenter desires; or as oral testimony.(3) Oral testimony at hearings may be limited to accommodate the hearing calendar.(4) If a deceased victim's representative decides to orally testify, testimony may be limited to two representatives.(5) In exceptional or extraordinary circumstances a victim or victim representative may request that additional oral testimony be permitted.(6)(a) A victim may present oral testimony during the hearing outside the presence of the offender as provided by Subsection 77-27-9.5(7). However, the offender shall be permitted to hear the victim's testimony and respond during the hearing.(b) If a victim presents testimony during a victim impact hearing held separately from an original hearing or rehearing without the offender present, an audio recording of the victim's testimony shall be made available to the offender.(7) Victims who desire to testify at hearings shall notify the Board as far in advance of the hearing as possible so that appropriate arrangements can be made and adequate time allocated. Victims shall inform the Board of their intent to testify before each hearing.(8) Victims or representatives are encouraged to bring a written copy of their testimony to the hearing or send a copy to the Victim Coordinator for the Board's records.(9) Other than protected identifying information, including address, email, and phone numbers, information submitted to the Board by the victim or victim's representative shall be disclosed to the offender pursuant to legal requirements.Utah Admin. Code R671-203-5
Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2018-3, effective 1/8/2018Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2022-12, effective 6/9/2022