Utah § 77-17-12 - Defendant on bail appearing for trial may be committed.
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§ 77-17-12. Defendant on bail appearing for trial may be committed.
77-17-12. Defendant on bail appearing for trial may be committed.
When a defendant who has given bail appears for trial, the court may, at any time after the defendant's appearance for trial, order the defendant to be committed to the custody of the proper officer to await the judgment or further order of the court.
Amended by Chapter 302, 2025 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Utah Code § 77-17-12 cover?
Section 77-17-12 ("Defendant on bail appearing for trial may be committed.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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