§ 77-19-201 Definition
§ 77-19-202 Incompetency or pregnancy of person sentenced to death — Procedures
§ 77-19-203 Petition for inquiry as to competency to be executed — Filing — Contents — Successive petitions
§ 77-19-204 Order for hearing — Examinations of inmate — Scope of examination and report
§ 77-19-205 Procedures on finding of incompetency to be executed — Subsequent hearings — Notice to attorneys
§ 77-19-206 Expenses — Allocation

Terms Used In Utah Code > Title 77 > Chapter 19 > Part 2 - Competency for Execution

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • 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.
  • incompetent to be executed: means that, due to mental condition, an inmate is unaware of either the punishment he is about to suffer or why he is to suffer it. See Utah Code 77-19-201
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Writing: includes :Utah Code 68-3-12.5