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There are five kinds of pleas to an indictment or information:
Terms Used In Utah Code 77-13-1- 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.
- 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.
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not guilty; |
| (d) |
not guilty by reason of insanity; and |
| (e) |
guilty with a mental condition at the time of the offense. |
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An alternative plea of not guilty or not guilty by reason of insanity may be entered. |
Amended by Chapter 184, 2023 General Session
