Utah legal term
Evidence in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “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 “Evidence” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Evidence" means the same as that term is defined in Section 77-11c-101. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-11a-101)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Criminal simulation
- Damage to mail receptacle
- Defrauding of creditors
- Issuing a bad check or draft
- Mail theft
- Records filed with intent to harass or defraud
- Tampering with evidence
- Unlawful sexual activity with a minor
- Use of fraudulent financial transaction card
- Abandonment of a fire
- Acceptance of deposit by insolvent financial institution
- Alcohol restricted drivers
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.