Utah legal term
Volunteer in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Volunteer” 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 “Volunteer” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Volunteer" means a person who donates service without pay or other compensation except for expenses actually and reasonably incurred with approval by the supervising agency. (Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-309)
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