Terms Used In Utah Code > Title 17B > Chapter 2a > Part 8 - Public Transit District Act

• Abstract of judgment: In a federal criminal proceeding, A certification from a U.S. District Court clerk that a judgment of restitution was entered against the defendant owing to the victim. If the defendant inherits, owns, or sells real property or holdings, these assets can then be attached at the state and local levels as well.
• Administrator: includes "executor" when the subject matter justifies the use. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
• Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
• 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.
• Affordable housing: means housing occupied or reserved for occupancy by households that meet certain gross household income requirements based on the area median income for households of the same size. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802
• Alternate means: means the same as that term is defined in Section 38-1a-102. See Utah Code 38-1b-102
• Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
• 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.
• Applicable county recorder: means the office of the recorder of each county in which any part of the property on which a claimant claims or intends to claim a preconstruction or construction lien is located. See Utah Code 38-1a-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
• Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
• Assets: (1) The property comprising the estate of a deceased person, or (2) the property in a trust account.
• 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.
• Bond: means :

  (a)	a written obligation to repay borrowed money, whether denominated a bond, note, warrant, certificate of indebtedness, or otherwise; and

  (b)

  a lease agreement, installment purchase agreement, or other agreement that: (i)  includes an obligation by the district to pay money; and (ii)  the district's board of trustees, in its discretion, treats as a bond for purposes of Title 11, Chapter 14, Local Government Bonding Act, or Title 11, Chapter 27, Utah Refunding Bond Act. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Chief executive officer: means a person appointed by the board of trustees of a small public transit district to serve as chief executive officer. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802 City: includes , depending on population, a metro township as defined in Section 10-3c-102. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Claimant: means a person entitled to claim a preconstruction or construction lien. See Utah Code 38-1a-102 Clerk of the court: means the state court administrator or his designee. See Utah Code 77-10a-1 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. Confidential employee: means a person who, in the regular course of the person's duties: (a)  assists in and acts in a confidential capacity in relation to other persons who formulate, determine, and effectuate management policies regarding labor relations; or (b)  has authorized access to information relating to effectuating or reviewing the employer's collective bargaining policies. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802 Construction lender: means a person who makes a construction loan. See Utah Code 38-1a-102 Construction lien: means a lien under this chapter for construction work. See Utah Code 38-1a-102 Construction project: means an improvement that is constructed pursuant to an original contract. See Utah Code 38-1a-102 Construction project: means the same as that term is defined in Section 38-1a-102. See Utah Code 38-1b-102 Construction work: means the same as that term is defined in Section 38-1a-102. See Utah Code 38-1b-102 Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed. 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. Council of governments: means a decision-making body in each county composed of membership including the county governing body and the mayors of each municipality in the county. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802 Court reporter: A person who makes a word-for-word record of what is said in court and produces a transcript of the proceedings upon request. Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries. Deed: The legal instrument used to transfer title in real property from one person to another. Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime. Department: means the Department of Transportation created in Section 72-1-201. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802 Dependent: A person dependent for support upon another. Designated agent: means the same as that term is defined in Section 38-1a-102. See Utah Code 38-1b-102 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: Division: means the Division of Professional Licensing created in Section 58-1-103. See Utah Code 38-1a-102 Division: means the Division of Professional Licensing created in Section 58-1-103. See Utah Code 38-1b-102 Docket: A log containing brief entries of court proceedings. Entry number: means the reference number that: (a)  the designated agent assigns to each notice or other document filed with the registry; and (b)  is unique for each notice or other document. See Utah Code 38-1a-102 Equitable: Pertaining to civil suits in "equity" rather than in "law." In English legal history, the courts of "law" could order the payment of damages and could afford no other remedy. See damages. A separate court of "equity" could order someone to do something or to cease to do something. See, e.g., injunction. In American jurisprudence, the federal courts have both legal and equitable power, but the distinction is still an important one. For example, a trial by jury is normally available in "law" cases but not in "equity" cases. Source: U.S. Courts 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. Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office. Executive director: means a person appointed by the board of trustees of a large public transit district to serve as executive director. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802 Extradition: The formal process of delivering an accused or convicted person from authorities in one state to authorities in another state. facilities: includes any structure, building, system, land, water right, water, or other real or personal property required to provide a service that a special district is authorized to provide, including any related or appurtenant easement or right-of-way, improvement, utility, landscaping, sidewalk, road, curb, gutter, equipment, or furnishing. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Fee simple: Absolute title to property with no limitations or restrictions regarding the person who may inherit it. Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator. Final lien waiver: means a form that complies with Subsection 38-1a-802(4)(c). See Utah Code 38-1a-102 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. Fixed guideway: means the same as that term is defined in Section 59-12-102. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802 Fixed guideway capital development: means the same as that term is defined in Section 72-1-102. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802 Foreclosure: A legal process in which property that is collateral or security for a loan may be sold to help repay the loan when the loan is in default. Source: OCC General manager: means a person appointed by the board of trustees of a small public transit district to serve as general manager. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802 Government project: means a construction project undertaken by or for: (a)  the state, including a department, division, or other agency of the state; or (b)  a county, city, town, school district, special district, special service district, community reinvestment agency, or other political subdivision of the state. See Utah Code 38-1b-102 Government project-identifying information: means : (a)  the lot or parcel number of each lot included in the project property that has a lot or parcel number; or (b)  the unique project number assigned by the designated agent. See Utah Code 38-1b-102 Grand jury: agreement providing that a lender will delay exercising its rights (in the case of a mortgage, Grantor: The person who establishes a trust and places property into it. Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs. Guardian: includes a person who:Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Hearsay: Statements by a witness who did not see or hear the incident in question but heard about it from someone else. Hearsay is usually not admissible as evidence in court. Highway: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5 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. Intangible property: Property that has no intrinsic value, but is merely the evidence of value such as stock certificates, bonds, and promissory notes. Judgement: The official decision of a court finally determining the respective rights and claims of the parties to a suit. 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. Juror: A person who is on the jury. Land: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Large public transit district: means a public transit district that provides public transit to an area that includes: (a)  more than 65% of the population of the state based on the most recent official census or census estimate of the United States Census Bureau; and (b)  two or more counties. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802 Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity. Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt. Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants. Locally elected public official: means a person who holds an elected position with a county or municipality. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802 Managerial employee: means a person who is: (a)  engaged in executive and management functions; and (b)  charged with the responsibility of directing, overseeing, or implementing the effectuation of management policies and practices. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802 Managing judge: means the supervising judge when he retains authority to manage a grand jury, or the district court judge to whom the supervising judge delegates management of a grand jury. See Utah Code 77-10a-1 Metropolitan planning organization: means the same as that term is defined in Section 72-1-208. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802 Month: means a calendar month, unless otherwise expressed. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan. Multicounty district: means a public transit district located in more than one county. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802 Municipality: means a city, town, or metro township. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Oath: includes "affirmation. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Oath: A promise to tell the truth. 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. Operator: means a public entity or other person engaged in the transportation of passengers for hire. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802 Original contractor: means a person, including an owner-builder, that contracts with an owner to provide preconstruction service or construction work. See Utah Code 38-1a-102 Original contractor: means the same as that term is defined in Section 38-1a-102. See Utah Code 38-1b-102 Oversight: Committee review of the activities of a Federal agency or program. Owner: means a person who possesses an interest in a project property and contracts with an original contractor for preconstruction service or construction work. See Utah Code 38-1a-102 Owner: means the same as that term is defined in Section 38-1a-102. See Utah Code 38-1b-102 Owner-builder: means the same as that term is defined in Section 38-1a-102. See Utah Code 38-1b-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. Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Person: means an individual, corporation, partnership, organization, association, trust, governmental agency, or other legal entity. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Personal property: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Personal property: All property that is not real property. Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit. Political subdivision: means a county, city, town, metro township, special district under this title, special service district under Title 17D, Chapter 1, Special Service District Act, an entity created by interlocal cooperation agreement under Title 11, Chapter 13, Interlocal Cooperation Act, or any other governmental entity designated in statute as a political subdivision of the state. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Preconstruction lien: means a lien under this chapter for a preconstruction service. See Utah Code 38-1a-102 Presiding officer: means the presiding officer of the Judicial Council. See Utah Code 77-10a-1 Presiding officer: A majority-party Senator who presides over the Senate and is charged with maintaining order and decorum, recognizing Members to speak, and interpreting the Senate's rules, practices and precedents. Private project: means a construction project that is not a government project. See Utah Code 38-1a-102 Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of a judicial proceeding. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Project property: means the real property interest on or for which preconstruction service or construction work is or will be provided. See Utah Code 38-1a-102 Project property: means the same as that term is defined in Section 38-1a-102. See Utah Code 38-1b-102 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. Public entity: means : (a)  the United States or an agency of the United States; (b)  the state or an agency of the state; (c)  a political subdivision of the state or an agency of a political subdivision of the state; (d)  another state or an agency of that state; or (e)  a political subdivision of another state or an agency of that political subdivision. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Public transit: means regular, continuing, shared-ride, surface transportation services that are open to the general public or open to a segment of the general public defined by age, disability, or low income. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802 Public transit district: means a special district that provides public transit services. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802 Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business. real property: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Real property: Land, and all immovable fixtures erected on, growing on, or affixed to the land. Registry: means the State Construction Registry under 2. See Utah Code 38-1a-102 Registry: means the same as that term is defined in Section 38-1a-102. See Utah Code 38-1b-102 Remainder: An interest in property that takes effect in the future at a specified time or after the occurrence of some event, such as the death of a life tenant. Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals). Road: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims. Signature: includes a name, mark, or sign written with the intent to authenticate an instrument or writing. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Small public transit district: means any public transit district that is not a large public transit district. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802 Special district: means a limited purpose local government entity, as described in Section 17B-1-103, that operates under, is subject to, and has the powers described in: (a)  this chapter; or (b)  (i)  this chapter; and (ii)  (A)  1; (B)  2; (C)  3; (D)  4; (E)  5; (F)  6; (G)  7; (H)  8; (I)  9; (J)  10; or (K)  11. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 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 Station area plan: means a plan developed and adopted by a municipality in accordance with Section 10-9a-403. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802 Statute: A law passed by a legislature. Subcontractor: means a person that contracts to provide preconstruction service or construction work to: (a)  a person other than the owner; or (b)  the owner, if the owner is an owner-builder. See Utah Code 38-1a-102 Subject: means a person whose conduct is within the scope of the grand jury's investigation, and that conduct exposes the person to possible criminal prosecution. See Utah Code 77-10a-1 Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony. Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system. Supervising judge: means the district court judge appointed by the presiding officer to supervise the five-judge grand jury panel. See Utah Code 77-10a-1 Supervisor: means a person who has authority, in the interest of the employer, to: (i)  hire, transfer, suspend, lay off, recall, promote, discharge, assign, reward, or discipline other employees; or (ii)  adjust another employee's grievance or recommend action to adjust another employee's grievance. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802 Swear: includes "affirm. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Target: means a person regarding whom the attorney for the state, the special prosecutor, or the grand jury has substantial evidence that links that person to the commission of a crime and who could be indicted or charged with that crime. See Utah Code 77-10a-1 Testify: means to make an oral statement under oath or affirmation. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Testify: Answer questions in court. Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries. Town: includes , depending on population, a metro township as defined in Section 10-3c-102. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition. Transit facility: means a transit vehicle, transit station, depot, passenger loading or unloading zone, parking lot, or other facility: (a)  leased by or operated by or on behalf of a public transit district; and (b)  related to the public transit services provided by the district, including: (i)  railway or other right-of-way; (ii)  railway line; and (iii)  a reasonable area immediately adjacent to a designated stop on a route traveled by a transit vehicle. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802 Transit vehicle: means a passenger bus, coach, railcar, van, or other vehicle operated as public transportation by a public transit district. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802 Transit-oriented development: means a mixed use residential or commercial area that is designed to maximize access to public transit and includes the development of land owned by a large public transit district. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802 Transit-supportive development: means a mixed use residential or commercial area that is designed to maximize access to public transit and does not include the development of land owned by a large public transit district. See Utah Code 17B-2a-802 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. Trustor: The person who makes or creates a trust. Also known as the grantor or settlor. Uniform Commercial Code: A set of statutes enacted by the various states to provide consistency among the states' commercial laws. It includes negotiable instruments, sales, stock transfers, trust and warehouse receipts, and bills of lading. Source: OCC Unincorporated: means not included within a municipality. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 United States: includes each state, district, and territory of the United States of America. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Venue: The geographical location in which a case is tried. Verdict: The decision of a petit jury or a judge. Voice vote: A vote in which the Presiding Officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of legisators voting on each side are not recorded. Voir dire: The process by which judges and lawyers select a petit jury from among those eligible to serve, by questioning them to determine knowledge of the facts of the case and a willingness to decide the case only on the evidence presented in court. "Voir dire" is a phrase meaning "to speak the truth." Witness: means a person who appears before the grand jury either voluntarily or pursuant to subpoena for the purpose of providing testimony or evidence for the grand jury's use in discharging its responsibilities. See Utah Code 77-10a-1 Works: includes a dam, reservoir, well, canal, conduit, pipeline, drain, tunnel, power plant, and any facility, improvement, or property necessary or convenient for supplying or treating water for any beneficial use, and for otherwise accomplishing the purposes of a special district. See Utah Code 17B-1-102 Writ: A formal written command, issued from the court, requiring the performance of a specific act. Writ: means an order or precept in writing, issued in the name of:Utah Code 68-3-12.5 Writing: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5