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Investigating agency in Utah Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Utah legislative session

In Utah criminal law, “Investigating agency” 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 “Investigating agency” mean in Utah criminal law?

"Investigating agency" means a law enforcement agency, the county or district attorney's office, or an interagency task force composed of officers from multiple law enforcement agencies. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-2-408)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.