Utah legal term
Dependent support in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Dependent support” 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 “Dependent support” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Dependent support" means the financial obligation of an individual to provide for the routine needs of a dependent, including food, clothing, health care, safety, or shelter. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-38b-102)
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