Utah legal term
Sexual excitement in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Sexual excitement” 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 “Sexual excitement” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Sexual excitement" means a condition of human male or female genitals when in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal, or the sensual experiences of humans engaging in or witnessing sexual conduct or nudity. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-101)
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