Utah legal term
Detention guidelines in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Detention guidelines” 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 “Detention guidelines” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Detention guidelines" means standards, established by the division in accordance with Subsection 80-5-202(1)(a), for the admission of a minor to detention. (Utah Code Ann. § 80-6-102)
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