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Terms Used In Utah Code 77-15-4

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
     The court in which a charge is pending may raise the issue of a defendant‘s competency at any time. If raised by the court, the court shall permit counsel for each party to address the issue of competency.

Amended by Chapter 147, 2018 General Session