Utah Code § 39A-5-221

Sworn testimony -- Read in evidence
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(1) The sworn testimony of a case which is contained in the authenticated record of proceedings
of a court of inquiry, of an individual whose oral testimony cannot be obtained, may be read in
evidence by any party before a military court if:
(a) the sworn testimony is otherwise admissible under the rules of evidence;
(b) the accused was a party before the court of inquiry;
(c) the same issue was involved or the accused consents to the introduction of the evidence; or
(d) the accused was physically present when the testimony was taken.
(2) The testimony may be read in evidence:
(a) before a court of inquiry or a military board; or
(b) by the defense only in cases extending to the dismissal of a commissioned officer.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 373, 2022 General Session

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