Section 102 – Body-worn cameras — Written policies and procedures.

Effective 5/9/2017 77-7a-102. Body-worn cameras — Written policies and procedures. (1) Any law enforcement agency that uses body-worn cameras shall have a written policy governing the use of body-worn cameras that is consistent with the provisions of this chapter. (2) (a) Any written policy regarding the use of body-worn cameras by a law enforcement agency […]

Section 104 – Activation and use of body-worn cameras.

Effective 5/12/2020 77-7a-104. Activation and use of body-worn cameras. (1) An officer using a body-worn camera shall verify that the equipment is properly functioning as is reasonably within the officer’s ability. (2) An officer shall report any malfunctioning equipment to the officer’s supervisor if: (a) the body-worn camera issued to the officer is not functioning […]

Section 104.1 – Adverse inference jury instruction.

Effective 5/12/2020 77-7a-104.1. Adverse inference jury instruction. (1) As used in this section, “adverse inference instruction” means an instruction that: (a) is provided to a jury in accordance with Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 19; and (b) directs the jury that an officer’s failure to comply with a requirement of Section 77-7a-104 may give […]

Section 105 – Notice and privacy.

Effective 5/9/2017 77-7a-105. Notice and privacy. (1) An officer with a body-worn camera shall give notice, when reasonable under the circumstances: (a) to: (i) the occupants of a private residence in which the officer enters and in which a body-worn camera is in use; or (ii) a health care provider present at a hospital, a […]

Section 106 – Prohibited Activities.

Effective 5/10/2016 77-7a-106. Prohibited Activities. An officer is prohibited from: (1) using a body-worn camera for personal use; (2) making a personal copy of a recording created while on duty or acting in an official capacity as a law enforcement officer; (3) retaining a recording of any activity or information obtained while on duty or […]

Section 107 – Retention and release of recordings.

Effective 5/4/2022 77-7a-107. Retention and release of recordings. (1) (a) Any recording made by an officer while on duty or acting in the officer’s official capacity as a law enforcement officer shall be retained in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. (b) Any recording made by an officer while on duty or acting […]