Utah legal term
Competency evaluation in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Competency evaluation” 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 “Competency evaluation” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Competency evaluation" means an evaluation conducted by a forensic evaluator to determine if an individual is competent to stand trial. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-15-2)
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