Utah Code § 75E-11-303: Designation of program assistants.

(1) The department may designate as a program assistant, an individual that:

(a)

(i) is an employee of the commission or a state or local government entity; or

(ii) is a volunteer for an organization that provides counseling, assistance, or support services at no charge to victims; and

(b)

(i) provides counseling, referrals, or other services to victims; and

(ii) completes any training or registration process required by the department.

(2) A program assistant shall:

(a) assist an applicant in preparing an application for the program; and

(b) sign, date, and verify an application for the program.

(3) A signature of a program assistant is a recommendation by the program assistant that the applicant is eligible to participate in the program under Section 75E-11-302.