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Target in Utah Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Utah legislative session

In Utah criminal law, “Target” 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 “Target” mean in Utah criminal law?

"Target" means a person regarding whom the attorney for the state, the special prosecutor, or the grand jury has substantial evidence that links that person to the commission of a crime and who could be indicted or charged with that crime. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-10a-1)

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice.