Utah legal term
Appellate court in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Appellate court” 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 “Appellate court” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Appellate court" means the Utah Court of Appeals, the Utah Supreme Court, or the United States Supreme Court. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-11c-101)
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Related terms in the same statutes
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