Utah legal term
Handler in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Handler” 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 “Handler” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Handler" means an individual who uses a public safety animal to assist with duties of a public safety organization. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-13-209)
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