Utah legal term
Identification document in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Identification document” 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 “Identification document” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Identification document" means a document made or issued by or under the authority of a governmental entity, which, when completed with information concerning a particular individual, is of a type intended or commonly accepted for the purpose of identification of individuals. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-501)
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