Utah § 81-6-109 - Spousal privilege -- Competency of spouses.
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§ 81-6-109. Spousal privilege -- Competency of spouses.
81-6-109. Spousal privilege -- Competency of spouses.
| (1) | A law attaching a privilege against the disclosure of communications between spouses is are inapplicable under this chapter. |
| (2) | Spouses are competent witnesses to testify to any relevant matter, including marriage and parentage. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 366, 2024 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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