Utah legal term
Plea in abeyance agreement in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Plea in abeyance agreement” 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 “Plea in abeyance agreement” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Plea in abeyance agreement" means an agreement entered into between the prosecuting attorney and the defendant setting forth the specific terms and conditions upon which, following acceptance of the agreement by the court, a plea may be held in abeyance. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-2a-1)
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