Utah legal term
Dwelling in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Dwelling” 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 “Dwelling” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Dwelling" means a building which is usually occupied by a person lodging in the building at night, whether or not a person is actually present. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-201)
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