Utah legal term
Detained individual in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Detained individual” 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 “Detained individual” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Detained individual" means an individual detained under Section 77-7-15. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-101)
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