Utah legal term
Expunge in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Expunge” 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 “Expunge” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Expunge" means to remove a record from public inspection by: (16)(a)(i) sealing the record; or (16)(a)(ii) restricting or denying access to the record. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-101)
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