Utah legal term
County jail official in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “County jail official” 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 “County jail official” mean in Utah criminal law?
"County jail official" means a county sheriff or the county sheriff's designee. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-20-102)
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