Utah legal term
Dating violence in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Dating violence” 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 “Dating violence” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Dating violence" means: (15)(a) a criminal offense involving violence or physical harm, or threat of violence or physical harm, when committed by an individual against a dating partner; or (15)(b) an attempt, a conspiracy, or a solicitation by an individual to commit a criminal offense involving violence or physical harm against a dating partner of the individual. (Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-102)
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