Utah legal term
Material loss in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Material loss” 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 “Material loss” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Material loss" means an uninsured: (13)(a) property loss; (13)(b) out-of-pocket monetary loss for property that is stolen, damaged, or destroyed; (13)(c) lost wages because of an injury, time spent as a witness, or time spent assisting the police or prosecution; or (13)(d) medical expense. (Utah Code Ann. § 80-6-102)
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