Utah legal term
Compacting state in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Compacting state” 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 “Compacting state” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Compacting state" means any state which has enacted the enabling legislation for this compact. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-28c-103)
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