Utah legal term
Emotional distress in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Emotional distress” 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 “Emotional distress” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Emotional distress" means significant mental or psychological suffering, whether or not medical or other professional treatment or counseling is required. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-106.5)
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