Utah Code § 39A-5-115

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 39A-5-115 - Individual charged -- Limits on evidence obtained from other individuals
(1) An individual subject to this chapter may not:
(a) compel any individual to incriminate himself or herself or to answer any question, the answer to which may tend to incriminate the individual;
(b) interrogate, or request any statement from an accused or an individual suspected of an offense, without first:
(i) informing the individual of the nature of the accusation; and
(ii) advising the individual that a statement is not required regarding the offense of which the individual is accused or suspected, and that any statement may be used as evidence against the individual in a trial by military court; and
(c) compel any individual to make a statement or produce evidence before any military court, if the statement or evidence is not material to the issue before the court and may tend to degrade the individual.
(2) A statement obtained from any individual in violation of this section, or through the use of coercion, unlawful influence, or unlawful inducement may not be received in evidence against the individual in a trial by a military court.

Utah Code § 39A-5-115

Renumbered and amended by Chapter 373, 2022 General Session ,§ 52, eff. 5/4/2022.
Enacted by Chapter 210, 1988 General Session