Utah legal term
Fairness in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Fairness” 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 “Fairness” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Fairness" means treating the crime victim reasonably, even-handedly, and impartially. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-38-2)
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