Utah legal term

Attorney general in Utah Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Utah legislative session

In Utah criminal law, “Attorney general” 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 “Attorney general” mean in Utah criminal law?

"Attorney general" means the attorney general of the state or one of the attorney general's assistants. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-16-501)

Statutes defining or using this term

Utah Code Ann. § 77-42-102
Utah Code Ann. § 76-16-501

Charges using this term

Failure to report a financial transaction of more than $10,000
Escape
Prohibited conduct concerning a pattern of unlawful activity
Registration of offenders
Who may be present

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