Utah legal term
Special certificate in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Special certificate” 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 “Special certificate” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Special certificate" means a document issued as described in Subsection 77-40a-304(1)(c) by the bureau stating that the criminal record and all records of arrest, investigation, and detention associated with the case do not clearly demonstrate whether the case is eligible for expungement. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-101)
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