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Sponsoring entity in Utah Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Utah legislative session

In Utah criminal law, “Sponsoring entity” 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 “Sponsoring entity” mean in Utah criminal law?

"Sponsoring entity" means any political subdivision of the state, including a school or school district, juvenile court, law enforcement agency, prosecutor's office, county, city, or town. (Utah Code Ann. § 80-6-901)

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Related terms in the same statutes

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