Utah legal term
Position of trust in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Position of trust” 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 “Position of trust” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Position of trust" includes the position of a spouse, parent, or cohabitant. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-406.5)
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