Utah legal term
Advocacy services in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Advocacy services” 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 “Advocacy services” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Advocacy services" means assistance provided that supports, supplements, intervenes, or links a victim or a victim's family with appropriate resources and services to address the wide range of potential impacts of being victimized. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-38-403)
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