78A-2-212.  Days on which court closed — Exceptions.
     Judicial business on Sunday, on any day on which a regular general election is held, or on any legal holiday, is limited to the following purposes:

(1)  to give, upon their request, instructions to a jury when deliberating on the jury’s verdict;

Terms Used In Utah Code 78A-2-212

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
(2)  to receive a verdict or discharge a jury;

(3)  for the exercise of the powers of a magistrate in a criminal action, or in a proceeding of a criminal nature; and

(4)  judicial business not involving a trial or hearing unless the judge finds it necessary for the fair administration of justice.

Amended by Chapter 30, 2018 General Session

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