Utah legal term
Dependent adult in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Dependent adult” 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 “Dependent adult” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Dependent adult" means an individual 18 years old or older, who has a physical or mental impairment that restricts the individual's ability to carry out normal activities or to protect the individual's rights. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-111)
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