Utah legal term
Pretrial release in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Pretrial release” 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 release” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Pretrial release" means the release of an individual from law enforcement custody during the time the individual awaits trial or other resolution of criminal charges. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-20-102)
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