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Pretrial detention hearing in Utah Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Utah legislative session

In Utah criminal law, “Pretrial detention hearing” 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 “Pretrial detention hearing” mean in Utah criminal law?

"Pretrial detention hearing" means a hearing described in Section 77-20-206. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-20-102)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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