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Qualifying sexual offense in Utah Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Utah legislative session

In Utah criminal law, “Qualifying sexual offense” 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 “Qualifying sexual offense” mean in Utah criminal law?

"Qualifying sexual offense" means an offense described in Chapter 5, Part 4, Sexual Offenses. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-209)

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