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Pen register in Utah Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Utah legislative session

In Utah criminal law, “Pen register” 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 “Pen register” mean in Utah criminal law?

"Pen register" means a device that records or decodes electronic or other impulses that identify the numbers dialed or otherwise transmitted on the telephone line to which the device is attached. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-23a-3)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.