Utah legal term
Investigating agency in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Investigating agency” 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 “Investigating agency” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Investigating agency" means a law enforcement agency, the county or district attorney's office, or an interagency task force composed of officers from multiple law enforcement agencies. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-2-408)
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