Utah legal term
Not competent to proceed in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Not competent to proceed” 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 “Not competent to proceed” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Not competent to proceed" means an individual is not competent to stand for trial or adjudication for pending charges. (Utah Code Ann. § 80-6-401)
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