Utah legal term
Surety in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Surety” 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 “Surety” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Surety" means a surety insurer or a bail bond agency. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-20-102)
Statutes defining or using this term
Related terms in the same statutes
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