Utah legal term
Medical supervision in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Medical supervision” 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 supervision” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Medical supervision" means under the direction of a licensed physician, physician assistant, or nurse practitioner. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-16b-102)
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