Utah legal term
Informed consent in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Informed consent” 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 “Informed consent” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Informed consent" means: (1)(a)(viii)(A) a written expression by the individual or authorized by the individual, stating that the individual fully understands the potential risks and benefits of the withdrawal of food, water, medication, medical services, shelter, cooling, heating, or other services necessary to maintain minimum physical or mental health, and that the individual desires that the services be withdrawn, except that a written expression is valid only if the individual is of sound mind when the consent is given, and the consent is witnessed by at least two individuals who do not (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-111)
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