§ 78A-6-450 Criminal information for an adult in juvenile court
§ 78A-6-451 Who may prosecute an adult in juvenile court — Transfer to district court
§ 78A-6-452 Costs and expenses of trial

Terms Used In Utah Code > Title 78A > Chapter 6 > Part 4a - Adult Criminal Proceedings

  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.