Utah legal term
Adjudication in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Adjudication” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Utah criminal code.
What does “Adjudication” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Adjudication" means: (3)(a) a judgment of conviction by plea or verdict of an offense; or (3)(b) an adjudication for an offense by a juvenile court under Section 80-6-701. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-11c-101)
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