Utah legal term
Deferral period in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Deferral period” 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 “Deferral period” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Deferral period" means the 12-month period following the date on which an individual submits an application for deferred prosecution. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-2-4.2)
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