Utah Code § 63M-7-603

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 63M-7-603 - Duties of the council
(1) The council shall:
(a) make recommendations to the Legislature, the governor, and the Judicial Council on the following:
(i) enforcing existing rights of victims of crime;
(ii) enhancing rights of victims of crime;
(iii) the role of victims of crime in the criminal justice system;
(iv) victim restitution;
(v) educating and training criminal justice professionals on the rights of victims of crime; and
(vi) enhancing services to victims of crimes; and
(b) provide training on the rights of victims of crime.
(2) The council:
(a) shall advocate the adoption, repeal, or modification of laws or proposed legislation in the interest of victims of crime;
(b) subject to court rules and the governor's approval, may advocate in appellate courts on behalf of a victim of crime as described in Subsection 77-38-11(2)(a)(ii); and
(c) may establish additional subcommittees to assist in accomplishing its duties.

Utah Code § 63M-7-603

Amended by Chapter 160, 2024 General Session ,§ 3, eff. 5/1/2024.
Amended by Chapter 172, 2021 General Session ,§ 3, eff. 5/5/2021.
Amended by Chapter 82, 2010 General Session.

Affected by 63I-1-263 on 7/1/2022