Utah legal term
Readily accessible for immediate use in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Readily accessible for immediate use” 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 “Readily accessible for immediate use” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Readily accessible for immediate use" means that a firearm or other dangerous weapon is carried on an individual's person or within such close proximity and in such a manner that it can be retrieved and used as readily as if carried on the individual's person. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-201)
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