Utah legal term
Married and living together in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Married and living together” 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 “Married and living together” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Married and living together" means a couple whose marriage was solemnized under Section 81-2-305 or 81-2-407 and who are living in the same residence. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-36-1)
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