Utah legal term
Service in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Service” 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 “Service” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Service" includes an activity that is performed in whole or in part for the purpose of financial gain including, but not limited to, personal service, professional service, rental, leasing or licensing for use. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-16-501)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Aiding prostitution
- Assault or threat of violence against a military service member or a family member of a military service member
- Assault or threat of violence against health care provider, emergency medical service worker, or health facility employee, owner, or contractor
- Damage to mail receptacle
- Disclosure of personal information with intent to cause electronic communication harassment
- Emergency reporting abuse
- Mail theft
- Property damage resulting in economic interruption
- Theft by custodian of property pursuant to repair or rental agreement
- Theft of service
- Theft of utility or cable television services
- Unlawful use of technology to defraud
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.