Utah legal term
Youth court in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Youth court” 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 “Youth court” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Youth court" means a diversion program that is an alternative disposition for cases involving minors who have committed minor offenses. (Utah Code Ann. § 80-6-901)
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