Utah legal term
Close relative of the deceased victim in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Close relative of the deceased victim” 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 “Close relative of the deceased victim” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Close relative of the deceased victim" means: (1)(a)(i) the spouse of the victim; (1)(a)(ii) a parent or stepparent of the victim; (1)(a)(iii) a brother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, child, or stepchild of the victim; and (1)(a)(iv) any person who had a close relationship with the deceased victim, or with a close relative of the victim, upon the recommendation of the victim assistance coordinator for the Department of Corrections or for the Office of the Attorney General. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-19-11)
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