Utah legal term
Public property in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Public property” 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 “Public property” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Public property" means real or personal property that is owned, held, or managed by a public entity. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-101)
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