Utah legal term
Physical evidence in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Physical evidence” 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 “Physical evidence” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Physical evidence" includes evidence that: (22)(a) is related to: (22)(a)(i) an investigation; (22)(a)(ii) an arrest; or (22)(a)(iii) a prosecution that resulted in a judgment of conviction; and (22)(b) is in the actual or constructive possession of a law enforcement agency or a court or an agent of a law enforcement agency or a court. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-11c-101)
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