Utah legal term
Detention hearing in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Detention hearing” 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 “Detention hearing” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Detention hearing" means a proceeding under Section 80-6-207 to determine whether a minor should remain in detention. (Utah Code Ann. § 80-6-102)
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