Utah legal term
State or local governmental agency in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “State or local governmental agency” 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 “State or local governmental agency” mean in Utah criminal law?
"State or local governmental agency" includes a private contractor or vendor that contracts with the agency to provide the agency's functions or services. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-14-201)
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Related terms in the same statutes
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