Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 77-20-301 — Grounds for detaining or releasing defendant on conviction and prior to sentence.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 3: Postconviction Bail, Utah Code.
Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 77-20-301
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
(1) Upon conviction, by plea or trial, the court shall order that the convicted defendant who is waiting imposition or execution of sentence be detained, unless the court finds, by clear and convincing evidence, presented by the defendant that the defendant: (1)(a) is not likely to flee the jurisdiction of the court if released; and (1)(b) will not pose a danger to the physical, psychological, or financial and economic safety or well-being of any other person or the community if released. (2) If the court finds the defendant does not need to be detained, the court shall order the release of the defendant on suitable conditions, including conditions of release described in Subsection 77-20-205(5).
Official sources
Legal terms used in this section
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.