Utah legal term
Private investigator in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Private investigator” 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 “Private investigator” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Private investigator" means an individual who is: (1)(a)(iii)(A) licensed as a private investigator under Title 53, Chapter 9, Private Investigator Regulation Act; and (1)(a)(iii)(B) acting in the capacity of a private investigator. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-305)
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