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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)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.