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Religious counselor in Utah Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Utah legislative session

In Utah criminal law, “Religious counselor” 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 “Religious counselor” mean in Utah criminal law?

"Religious counselor" means a minister, priest, rabbi, bishop, or other recognized member of the clergy. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-406)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

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