Utah legal term
Within the course of employment in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Within the course of employment” 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 “Within the course of employment” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Within the course of employment" means that an educator is providing services or engaging in conduct required by the educator's employer to perform the duties of employment. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203.2)
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