Utah legal term
Medical or forensic entity in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Medical or forensic entity” 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 “Medical or forensic entity” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Medical or forensic entity" means a private or public hospital, medical facility, or other entity that secures biological evidence or conducts forensic examinations related to criminal investigations. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-11c-101)
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