Legal Support

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Getting Legal Support

Those impacted by violence have rights and legal protections under Utah law. While UDVC does not provide legal advice or direct representation, we believe it’s vital to know what protections exist and where to find support. At the same time, it’s important to recognize that legal definitions and laws protecting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault may not capture all the forms of control or harm an abuser can use in a relationship.

ABOUT LEGAL SUPPORT

The Utah Legislature passed a victims’ bill of rights in 1987 and constitutional legislation in 1994 to ensure all victims and witnesses of a crime, especially children, are treated with courtesy and sensitivity.

There are victims rights in Utah which include: 

  • The right to privacy
  • The right to be heard at sentencing
  • The right to be informed and assisted
  • The right to a speedy resolution of their case
  • The right to be free from threats and intimidation
  • The right to restitution and reparations for their losses
  • The right to notice of all important criminal justice proceedings
  • The right to be present in the courtroom for all important hearings
  • The right to be treated with dignity, respect, courtesy, and sensitivity
  • The right to an explanation of the legal proceedings & plea negotiations

Child Victim Rights: 

  • The right to have the process conducted in the most effective and least traumatic, intrusive, and intimidating manner
  • The right to have interviews related to criminal prosecution kept to a minimum and conducted in an age-appropriate way

At UDVC, we do not provide legal advice or advocacy services.

There are protection provisions for those impacted by violence which are court-ordered documents that will place restrictions on individuals who committed violence, threatened violence, and/or attempted violence. Please visit THIS website for the most updated comprehensive information and resources on the various forms of protection available.

If you need assistance with filing legal documents, please refer to the resources below for pro bono (free) and sliding-scale legal support.

Utah Legal Services, Inc.
Free legal assistance for those who qualify. For information or to apply for services:

  • Internet: http://www.utahlegalservices.org
  • By phone: 1-800-662-4245 toll-free outside of Salt Lake County.
  • By phone: 801-328-8891 within Salt Lake County
  • Hours 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday

Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake County (Petitioner or Respondent lives in Salt Lake County or abuse occurred in Salt Lake County)
Free and low-cost legal assistance for those who qualify. For information or to apply for services:

Utah Crime Victims Legal Clinic 
Provides free legal representation to crime victims when their rights are at stake. The Legal Clinic is available to serve victims of all types of crime and has a statewide focus

Timpanogos Legal Center

  • For help with preparing your documents.
  • Internet: https://timplegal.com/
  • Hotline: 801-649-8895
  • Hours: Monday through Friday – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm (After hours leave a message)

Contact Us

For business inquiries:
Office: 801-521-5544
Fax: 801-521-5548
Email: admin@udvc.org

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If you or someone else is in danger, call 9-1-1 immediately.

Call our free and confidential 24-hour LINKLine: 1-800-897-LINK (5465). (If LINKLine advocates are experiencing an increased call volume, calls will be forwarded to the National Domestic Violence Hotline.)

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*Please be aware that by state law all UDVC staff are mandated reporters. Click HERE to learn more about mandatory reporting. To report child abuse or neglect, click HERE. To report vulnerable adult abuse/neglect, click HERE.