Utah legal term
Federally recognized Indian tribe in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Federally recognized Indian tribe” 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 “Federally recognized Indian tribe” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Federally recognized Indian tribe" means an Indian tribe recognized and included on the list required by 25 U.S.C. (Utah Code Ann. § 53-3-237)
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