When evidence is no longer subject to retention under this chapter, the agency shall:

(1) return evidence that is property to a claimant under Chapter 11a, Part 3, Return of Seized Property to Claimant; or

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Terms Used In Utah Code 77-11c-103

  • Agency: means the same as that term is defined in Section 77-11a-101. See Utah Code 77-11c-101
  • Claimant: means the same as that term is defined in Section 77-11a-101. See Utah Code 77-11c-101
  • Contraband: means the same as that term is defined in Section 77-11a-101. See Utah Code 77-11c-101
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • Evidence: means property, contraband, or an item or substance that:
         (16)(a) is seized or collected as part of an investigation or prosecution of an offense; and
         (16)(b) may reasonably be used to incriminate or exculpate an individual for an offense. See Utah Code 77-11c-101
  • Property: means the same as that term is defined in Section 77-11a-101. See Utah Code 77-11c-101
(2) dispose of evidence that is property or contraband in accordance with Chapter 11a, Part 4, Disposal of Seized Property and Contraband.