Utah legal term
Friendly adult in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Friendly 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 “Friendly adult” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Friendly adult" means an adult: (1)(b)(i)(A) who has an established relationship with the child to the extent that the adult can provide meaningful advice and concerned help to the child should the need arise; and (1)(b)(i)(B) who is not hostile or adverse to the child's interest. (Utah Code Ann. § 80-6-206)
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