| (1) |
If an individual is convicted of a crime and the judgment provides for a commitment to the state prison, the court shall not fix a definite term of imprisonment unless otherwise provided by law. |
Terms Used In Utah Code 77-18-111
| (2) |
The sentence and judgment of imprisonment shall be for an indeterminate term of not less than the minimum and not to exceed the maximum term provided by law for the particular crime. |
| (3) |
Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, every sentence, regardless of the sentence’s form or terms, which purports to be for a shorter or different period of time, shall be construed to be a sentence for the term between the minimum and maximum periods of time provided by law and shall continue until the maximum period has been reached unless sooner terminated or commuted by authority of the board. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 260, 2021 General Session
