76-5-109.1. Commission of domestic violence in the presence of a child.
(1) As used in this section:
(a) "Cohabitant" has the same meaning as defined in Section 78B-7-102.
(b) "Domestic violence" has the same meaning as in Section 77-36-1.
(c) "In the presence of a child" means:
(i) in the physical presence of a child; or
(ii) having knowledge that a child is present and may see or hear an act of domestic
violence.
(2) A person is guilty of child abuse if the person:
(a) commits or attempts to commit criminal homicide, as defined in Section 76-5-201,
against a cohabitant in the presence of a child; or
(b) intentionally causes serious bodily injury to a cohabitant or uses a dangerous weapon,
as defined in Section 76-1-601, or other means or force likely to produce death or serious bodily
injury against a cohabitant, in the presence of a child; or
(c) under circumstances not amounting to a violation of Subsection (2)(a) or (b),
commits an act of domestic violence in the presence of a child.
(3) (a) A person who violates Subsection (2)(a) or (b) is guilty of a third degree felony.
(b) A person who violates Subsection (2)(c) is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
(4) A charge under this section is separate and distinct from, and is in addition to, a
charge of domestic violence where the victim is the cohabitant. Either or both charges may be
filed by the prosecutor.
Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
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