Utah legal term
Minor offense in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Minor offense” 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 “Minor offense” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Minor offense" means any unlawful act that is a status offense or an offense that would be a misdemeanor, infraction, or violation of a municipal or county ordinance if committed by an adult. (Utah Code Ann. § 80-6-901)
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