Utah legal term
Electronic evidence in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Electronic evidence” 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 “Electronic evidence” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Electronic evidence" means electronic data or information that is directly related to the case and must be disclosed in accordance with Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 16, the Utah Constitution, and the Constitution of the United States. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-4-202)
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