Utah legal term
Private place in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Private place” 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 “Private place” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Private place" means a place where one may reasonably expect to be safe from casual or hostile intrusion or surveillance. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-301)
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