Utah legal term
Family-based setting in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Family-based setting” 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 “Family-based setting” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Family-based setting" means a home that is licensed to allow a minor to reside at the home, including a foster home, proctor care, or residential care by a professional parent. (Utah Code Ann. § 80-6-102)
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