Utah legal term
Law enforcement purpose in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Law enforcement purpose” 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 “Law enforcement purpose” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Law enforcement purpose" means duties that consist primarily of the prevention and detection of crime and the enforcement of criminal statutes or ordinances of this state or any of this state's political subdivisions. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-23-213)
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