Utah legal term
Status offense in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Status 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 “Status offense” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Status offense" means a violation of the law that would not be a violation but for the age of the offender. (Utah Code Ann. § 80-6-901)
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