Utah legal term
Compartment in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Compartment” 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 “Compartment” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Compartment" means any box, container, space, or enclosure: (1)(a)(i) that is intended or designed to conceal, hide, or otherwise prevent the discovery of contraband; and (1)(a)(ii) that is within a vehicle or attached to a vehicle. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1901)
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