| (1) |
An indictment or information may not be returned or civil complaint filed under this chapter more than five years after the alleged violation. |
Terms Used In Utah Code 61-1-21.1
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
| (2) |
An administrative action filed under this chapter may be commenced within 10 years after the violation occurs. |
| (3) |
When a violation is based on a series of acts or continuing course of business, the conduct may be considered as one continuing offense and the period of limitation described in Subsection (1) or (2) does not begin to run until the last act in the series of acts or course of business is completed. |
Amended by Chapter 401, 2016 General Session
