Utah Code 77-17-12. Defendant on bail appearing for trial may be committed
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Terms Used In Utah Code 77-17-12
- Bail: Security given for the release of a criminal defendant or witness from legal custody (usually in the form of money) to secure his/her appearance on the day and time appointed.
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
When a defendant who has given bail appears for trial, the court may, at any time after his appearance for trial, order him to be committed to the custody of the proper officer to await the judgment or further order of the court.
Enacted by Chapter 15, 1980 General Session