Utah legal term
Open session in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Open session” 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 “Open session” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Open session" means any hearing, before the board, a panel, a board member, or a hearing examiner, that is open to the public, regardless of the location of any individual participating by electronic means. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-27-1)
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