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Utah Code Ann. § 76-1-502 — Negating defense by allegation or proof - When not required.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 5: Burden of Proof, Utah Code.
Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-1-502
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.
Section 76-1-501 does not require negating a defense: (1) By allegation in an information, indictment, or other charge; or (2) By proof, unless: (2)(a) The defense is in issue in the case as a result of evidence presented at trial, either by the prosecution or the defense; or (2)(b) The defense is an affirmative defense, and the defendant has presented evidence of such affirmative defense.
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