Criminal Law in Utah
This page covers criminal law as it applies in Utah — the state and federal laws that govern it, filing deadlines, where to get help, and notable in-state decisions. For what criminal protects generally, see the national overview.
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Laws that govern criminal in Utah
Utah state law
- Title 76 › Chapter 2 — Principles of Criminal Responsibility › Part 2 — Criminal Responsibility for Conduct of AnotherUT 76 § 76-2-202
Cited in 60 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 76 › Chapter 3 — Punishments › Part 4 — Limitations and Special Provisions on SentencesUT 76 § 76-3-401
Cited in 59 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 76 › Chapter 2 — Principles of Criminal Responsibility › Part 1 — Culpability GenerallyUT 76 § 76-2-102
Cited in 47 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 76 › Chapter 2 — Principles of Criminal Responsibility › Part 1 — Culpability GenerallyUT 76 § 76-2-103
Cited in 33 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 76 › Chapter 1 — General Provisions › Part 4 — Multiple Prosecutions and Double JeopardyUT 76 § 76-1-401
Cited in 13 court decisions on this topic's terms.
- Title 38 › Chapter 2 — Miscellaneous LiensUT 38 § 38-2-7
Cited in 12 court decisions on this topic's terms.
Where to go & how to get help
Government agencies and non-profit legal-help organizations for criminal in Utah.
Official U.S. government starting point for finding free or low-cost legal help and legal-aid programs near you.
Locate the LSC-funded legal-aid organization that serves your county for civil (non-criminal) legal problems.
Find your state or local bar association lawyer-referral service and free legal-answer programs.
Find your state attorney general to file consumer-protection, civil-rights, or other complaints.
Not legal advice. State-specific statutes, deadlines and procedures are being sourced and will appear here.