Utah legal term
Sentencing protective order in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Sentencing protective order” 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 “Sentencing protective order” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Sentencing protective order" means a written order of the court as part of sentencing in a domestic violence case that limits the contact an individual who is convicted or adjudicated of a domestic violence offense may have with a victim or other specified individuals under Section 78B-7-804. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-36-1)
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