Utah § 80-6-501 - Definitions.

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§ 80-6-501. Definitions.

Effective 5/4/2022
80-6-501.  Definitions.
     As used in this part:
(1) "Minor" means:
(a) an individual:
(i) who is at least 18 years old and younger than 25 years old; and
(ii) whose case is under the jurisdiction of the juvenile court; or
(b) an individual:
(i) who is younger than 21 years old;
(ii) who is charged with, or convicted of, an offense under Section 80-6-502 or 80-6-503; and
(iii) whose case is under the jurisdiction of the district court.
(2) "Qualifying offense" means an offense described in Section 80-6-503.
(3) "Separate offense" means any offense that is not a qualifying offense.


Amended by Chapter 155, 2022 General Session

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