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Supervising judge in Utah Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Utah legislative session

In Utah criminal law, “Supervising judge” 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 “Supervising judge” mean in Utah criminal law?

"Supervising judge" means the district court judge appointed by the presiding officer to supervise the five-judge grand jury panel. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-10a-1)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.