Utah legal term
Issuing state in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Issuing state” 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 “Issuing state” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Issuing state" means the state whose tribunal issues a protection order. (Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-302)
Statutes defining or using this term
Related terms in the same statutes
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