§ 63M-7-216.1. Prosecutorial data collection regarding certain prosecutions, dismissals, and declinations to prosecute.

7/1/2026 (1) Beginning January 1, 2026, all prosecutorial agencies within the state shall collect and submit the following data to the commission: (a) the number of prosecutions during the previous calendar year in which charges were brought against an individual based on the individual's false accusation that a felony or misdemeanor had occurred; (b) the disposition of each prosecution described in Subsection (1)(a); and (c) the number of cases during the previous calendar year for which an alleged violation of any felony or misdemeanor was dismissed or declined: (i) based on evidence that no crime was committed or attempted; (ii) based on insufficient evidence to establish a likelihood of success at trial; or (iii) because the victim was unable to participate. (2) The information required by Subsection (1) shall be submitted to the commission in the form and manner selected by the commission.