Utah legal term
Judge of competent jurisdiction in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Judge of competent jurisdiction” 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 “Judge of competent jurisdiction” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Judge of competent jurisdiction" means a judge of a district court of the state. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-23a-3)
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