Utah Code 77-3-12. Record of conviction conclusive evidence

In an action filed by the county attorney to recover on an undertaking:

(1)	The offense shall be alleged as a breach of the undertaking stated in a record of conviction and a record of conviction is conclusive evidence thereof.

Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
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.

(2)	If the court finds the offense constitutes a breach of the undertaking, judgment for the amount of the undertaking shall be entered against the parties liable.

Enacted by Chapter 15, 1980 General Session

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