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Utah Code Ann. § 76-1-104 — Purposes and principles of construction.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 1: Introductory Provisions, Utah Code.
Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-1-104
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
The provisions of this code shall be construed in accordance with these general purposes. (1) Forbid and prevent the commission of offenses. (2) Define adequately the conduct and mental state which constitute each offense and safeguard conduct that is without fault from condemnation as criminal. (3) Prescribe penalties which are proportionate to the seriousness of offenses and which permit recognition or differences in rehabilitation possibilities among individual offenders. (4) Prevent arbitrary or oppressive treatment of persons accused or convicted of offenses.
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