Utah legal term
Plea agreement in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Plea agreement” 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 “Plea agreement” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Plea agreement" means an agreement entered between the prosecuting attorney and the defendant setting forth the special terms and conditions and criminal charges upon which the defendant will enter a plea of guilty or no contest. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-38b-102)
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