Utah criminal code — chapter
Chapter 15: Defendant's Competency to Proceed
Chapter 15 of Title 77: Criminal Procedure, Utah Code. Statutory text on each section page is current through the legislative session it names.
Sections of Chapter 15
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-15-1 — Incompetent individual not to be tried for public offense.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-15-2 — Definitions.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-15-3 — Petition for inquiry regarding defendant - Filing - Contents.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-15-3.5 — Incompetent to proceed in misdemeanor cases.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-15-4 — Court may raise issue of competency at any time.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-15-5 — Order for hearing - Stay of other proceedings - Examinations of defendant - Scope of examination and report.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-15-6 — Commitment on finding of incompetency to stand trial - Subsequent hearings - Notice to prosecuting attorneys.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-15-6.5 — Petition for involuntary medication of incompetent defendant.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-15-7 — Statute of limitations and speedy trial - Effect of incompetency of defendant.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-15-8 — Bail exonerated on commitment of defendant.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-15-9 — Expenses.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-15-10 — Involuntary medication order portability.
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.