Utah legal term
Representative of a victim in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Representative of a victim” 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 “Representative of a victim” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Representative of a victim" means a person who is designated by the victim or designated by the court and who represents the victim in the best interests of the victim. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-38-2)
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