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Pretrial protective order in Utah Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Utah legislative session

In Utah criminal law, “Pretrial protective order” 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 protective order” mean in Utah criminal law?

"Pretrial protective order" means a written order: (12)(a) specifying and limiting the contact an individual who has been charged with a domestic violence offense may have with an alleged victim or other specified individuals; and (12)(b) specifying other conditions of release under Section 78B-7-802 or 78B-7-803, pending trial in the criminal case. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-36-1)

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