Utah legal term
Respondent in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Respondent” 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 “Respondent” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Respondent" means the individual against whom enforcement of a protective order is sought. (Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-102)
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