§ 13-7-1 Policy and purposes of act
§ 13-7-2 Definitions
§ 13-7-3 Equal right in business establishments, places of public accommodation, and enterprises regulated by the state
§ 13-7-4 Business establishment, place of public accommodation, or enterprise regulated by the state denying rights deemed public nuisance — Investigation and conciliation — Action to enjoin — Civil action for damages — Expenses of defending action
§ 13-7-5 Equal right in business establishments, places of public accommodation, and enterprises regulated by the state regardless of immunity status

Terms Used In Utah Code > Title 13 > Chapter 7 - Civil Rights

  • Accuser: means an individual who:
    (a) signs and swears to charges;
    (b) directs that charges nominally be signed and sworn to by another; or
    (c) any other individual who has an interest other than an official interest in the prosecution of the accused. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • Adjutant general: means the commanding general of the Utah National Guard as appointed by the governor under Section 39A-1-201. See Utah Code 39A-1-102
  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Appellate: About appeals; an appellate court has the power to review the judgement of another lower court or tribunal.
  • Apprehend: means taking an individual into custody by competent authority, with or without a warrant. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
  • Armed forces: means the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Arrest: means restraining an individual by an order, not imposed as a punishment for an offense, directing the individual to remain within a specified area. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Assessment: means , except as provided in Section 77-18-104, the same as the term "risk and needs assessment" in Section 77-1-3. See Utah Code 77-18-102
  • Attachment: A procedure by which a person's property is seized to pay judgments levied by the court.
  • 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.
  • Bankruptcy: Refers to statutes and judicial proceedings involving persons or businesses that cannot pay their debts and seek the assistance of the court in getting a fresh start. Under the protection of the bankruptcy court, debtors may discharge their debts, perhaps by paying a portion of each debt. Bankruptcy judges preside over these proceedings.
  • Board: means the Board of Pardons and Parole. See Utah Code 77-18-102
  • City: includes , depending on population, a metro township as defined in Section 10-3c-102. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Civil accounts receivable: means the same as that term is defined in Section 77-32b-102. See Utah Code 77-18-102
  • Civil judgment of restitution: means the same as that term is defined in Section 77-32b-102. See Utah Code 77-18-102
  • Commanding officer: means both a commissioned officer and a warrant officer designated as a commander. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • Commissioned officer: includes a commissioned warrant officer. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • Common law: The legal system that originated in England and is now in use in the United States. It is based on judicial decisions rather than legislative action.
  • Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
  • Confinement: means the physical restraint of an individual. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • Continuance: Putting off of a hearing ot trial until a later time.
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Convening authority: means the governor or the adjutant general. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • Convicted: means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-3-201. See Utah Code 77-18-102
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
  • Criminal accounts receivable: means the same as that term is defined in Section 77-32b-102. See Utah Code 77-18-102
  • Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
  • Default: means the same as that term is defined in Section 77-32b-102. See Utah Code 77-18-102
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Delinquent: means the same as that term is defined in Section 77-32b-102. See Utah Code 77-18-102
  • Department: means the Department of Corrections created in Section 64-13-2. See Utah Code 77-18-102
  • Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another.
  • Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
  • Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings.
  • Enlisted member: means an individual in an enlisted grade. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • Enterprise regulated by the state: means :
    (a) an institution subject to regulation under Title 70C, Utah Consumer Credit Code;
    (b) a place of business that sells an alcoholic product at retail as provided in Title 32B, Alcoholic Beverage Control Act;
    (c) an insurer regulated by Title 31A, Insurance Code; and
    (d) a public utility subject to regulation under Title 54, Public Utilities. See Utah Code 13-7-2
  • 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.
  • Fiscal year: The fiscal year is the accounting period for the government. For the federal government, this begins on October 1 and ends on September 30. The fiscal year is designated by the calendar year in which it ends; for example, fiscal year 2006 begins on October 1, 2005 and ends on September 30, 2006.
  • Grade: means a step or degree in a graduated scale of office or military rank, established and designated as a grade by law or regulation. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • 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.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Legal officer: means any commissioned officer of the National Guard designated to perform legal duties for a command. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Military: means any or all of the armed forces of the United States. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • Military court: means a court-martial, a court of inquiry, or a provost court. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • Military judge: means a qualified staff judge advocate officer of a military court detailed under Section 39A-5-206. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • Municipality: means :
    (a) a city of the first class, city of the second class, city of the third class, city of the fourth class, city of the fifth class;
    (b) a town, as classified in Section 10-2-301; or
    (c) a metro township as that term is defined in Section 10-2a-403 unless the term is used in the context of authorizing, governing, or otherwise regulating the provision of municipal services. See Utah Code 10-1-104
  • National Guard: includes part-time and full-time active guard and reserve (AGR), and the Utah State Defense Force when called to active duty by the governor. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • National Guard: means the Utah National Guard created in Section 39A-3-101 and in accordance with Utah Constitution Article XV. See Utah Code 39A-1-102
  • Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
  • Officer: means a commissioned or warrant officer. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
  • Payment schedule: means the same as that term is defined in Section 77-32b-102. See Utah Code 77-18-102
  • Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Person: includes an individual, partnership, association, organization, corporation, labor union, legal representative, trustee, trustee in bankruptcy, receiver, and other organized groups of persons. See Utah Code 13-7-2
  • Place of public accommodation: includes :
    (i) every place, establishment, or facility of whatever kind, nature, or class that caters or offers services, facilities, or goods to the general public for a fee or charge, except, an establishment that is:
    (A) located within a building that contains not more than five rooms for rent or hire; and
    (B) actually occupied by the proprietor of the establishment as the proprietor's residence; and
    (ii) a place, establishment, or facility that caters or offers services, facilities, or goods to the general public gratuitously if the place, establishment, or facility receives any substantial governmental subsidy or support. See Utah Code 13-7-2
  • 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.
  • Pregnancy: includes pregnancy or a pregnancy-related condition. See Utah Code 13-7-2
  • Pregnancy-related condition: includes breastfeeding, lactation, or a medical condition related to breastfeeding. See Utah Code 13-7-2
  • Preliminary hearing: A hearing where the judge decides whether there is enough evidence to make the defendant have a trial.
  • Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of a judicial proceeding. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
  • Rank: means the order of precedence among members of the armed forces. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • Restitution: means the same as that term is defined in Section 77-38b-102. See Utah Code 77-18-102
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Screening: means , except as provided in Section 77-18-104, a tool or questionnaire that is designed to determine whether an individual needs further assessment or any additional resource or referral for treatment. See Utah Code 77-18-102
  • SJA: means the commissioned judge advocate general's corps officer responsible for supervising the delivery of legal services in the National Guard. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
  • Statute of limitations: A law that sets the time within which parties must take action to enforce their rights.
  • Substance use disorder treatment: means treatment obtained through a substance use disorder program that is licensed by the Office of Licensing within the Department of Health and Human Services. See Utah Code 77-18-102
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
  • Superior commissioned officer: means a commissioned officer superior to another in rank or command. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.
  • Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
  • Unit: means any regularly organized command of the National Guard. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
  • United States: includes each state, district, and territory of the United States of America. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Utah Code: means the 1953 recodification of the Utah Code, as amended, unless the text expressly references a portion of the 1953 recodification of the Utah Code as it existed:Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge.
  • Writing: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5