Utah legal term
Referral in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Referral” 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 “Referral” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Referral" means a formal referral, a referral to the juvenile court under Section 53G-8-211, or a citation issued to a minor for which the juvenile court receives notice under Section 80-6-302. (Utah Code Ann. § 80-6-102)
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