Utah legal term

Dating relationship in Utah Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Utah legislative session

In Utah criminal law, “Dating relationship” 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 “Dating relationship” mean in Utah criminal law?

"Dating relationship" means a romantic or intimate relationship between individuals. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-301)

Statutes defining or using this term

Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-102
Utah Code Ann. § 76-11-301
Utah Code Ann. § 77-36-2.1

Related terms in the same statutes

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Minor
Department
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Control
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Member

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.