Utah legal term
Witness in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Witness” 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 “Witness” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Witness" means a person who appears before the grand jury either voluntarily or pursuant to subpoena for the purpose of providing testimony or evidence for the grand jury's use in discharging its responsibilities. (Utah Code Ann. § 77-10a-1)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Obstruction of justice in a criminal investigation or proceeding
- Accident reports
- Accident reports
- Making a false or inconsistent material statement
- Making a false or inconsistent statement
- Receiving or soliciting a bribe as a witness
- Retaliation against a witness, victim, or informant
- Tampering with a witness
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.