Full text of Utah Utah Code § 80-6-901 — Definitions., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 80-6-901. Definitions.
Effective 9/1/2021
80-6-901.
Definitions.
As used in this part:
| (1) |
"Adult" means an individual who is 18 years old or older. |
| (2) |
| (a) |
"Gang activity" means any criminal activity that is conducted as part of an organized youth gang. |
| (b) |
"Gang activity" includes any criminal activity that is done in concert with other gang members, or done alone if the criminal activity is to fulfill gang purposes. |
| (c) |
"Gang activity" does not include graffiti. |
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| (3) |
"Minor" means an individual who is:
| (a) |
under 18 years old; or |
| (b) |
18 years old and still attending high school. |
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| (4) |
| (a) |
"Minor offense" means any unlawful act that is a status offense or an offense that would be a misdemeanor, infraction, or violation of a municipal or county ordinance if committed by an adult. |
| (b) |
"Minor offense" does not include:
| (i) |
a class A misdemeanor; or |
| (ii) |
a felony of any degree. |
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| (5) |
"Sponsoring entity" means any political subdivision of the state, including a school or school district, juvenile court, law enforcement agency, prosecutor's office, county, city, or town. |
| (6) |
"Status offense" means a violation of the law that would not be a violation but for the age of the offender. |
| (7) |
"Youth court" means a diversion program that is an alternative disposition for cases involving minors who have committed minor offenses. |
| (8) |
"Youth Court Board" means the board created under Subsection 80-6-907(1). |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter
261, 2021 General Session
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