Utah legal term
Abscond from a facility in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Abscond from a facility” 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 “Abscond from a facility” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Abscond from a facility" means an adjudicated minor: (1)(a)(i)(A) leaves a facility without permission; or (1)(a)(i)(B) fails to return at a prescribed time. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-319)
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