Utah legal term
Forfeit in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Forfeit” 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 “Forfeit” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Forfeit" means to divest a claimant of an ownership interest in property seized by a peace officer or agency. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-11a-101)
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