Utah legal term
Arrestee in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Arrestee” 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 “Arrestee” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Arrestee" means an individual who is in the custody of law enforcement for an offense for which the individual has not been convicted. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-17.5)
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