Utah Code 77-13-3. Court approval of no contest plea required
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Terms Used In Utah Code 77-13-3
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
A plea of no contest may be entered by the accused only upon approval of the court and only after due consideration of the views of the parties and the interest of the public in the effective administration of justice.
Enacted by Chapter 15, 1980 General Session