Utah legal term
Residence in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Residence” 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 “Residence” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Residence" means an improvement to real property used or occupied as a primary or secondary dwelling. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-206.4)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Enhanced penalty for offenses committed in or for a certain group
- Stalking
- Transporting or harboring an alien
- Unlawful carrying of a concealed firearm by an individual under 21 years old
- Aiding or concealing an adjudicated minor
- Authorizing or permitting driving in violation of chapter
- Carrying a dangerous weapon at a daycare
- Carrying a dangerous weapon at an elementary school or secondary school
- Carrying a dangerous weapon while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
- Content of orders
- Failure of an animal care facility to maintain required standards
- Motorcycle learner permit
Related terms in the same statutes
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