Utah legal term
School-based offense in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “School-based offense” 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 “School-based offense” mean in Utah criminal law?
"School-based offense" means any infraction, misdemeanor, or felony offense that occurs at school when school is in session, at the location of a school-sponsored activity during the activity, or on school district transportation, including a school bus. (Utah Code Ann. § 80-6-104)
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