Utah legal term
Neglect in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Neglect” 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 “Neglect” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Neglect" means failure by a caretaker to provide care, nutrition, clothing, shelter, supervision, or medical care. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-110)
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