Utah Statutes
§ 76-1-104 — Purposes and principles of construction.
The provisions of this code shall be construed in accordance with these general purposes.
(1)Forbid and prevent the commission of offenses.
(2)Define adequately the conduct and mental state which constitute each offense and safeguard conduct that is without fault from condemnation as criminal.
(3)Prescribe penalties which are proportionate to the seriousness of offenses and which permit recognition or differences in rehabilitation possibilities among individual offenders.
(4)Prevent arbitrary or oppressive treatment of persons accused or convicted of offenses.
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Legislative History
Enacted by Chapter 196, 1973 General Session
Nearby Sections
15
§ 76-1-101
Short title.§ 76-1-101.5
Definitions.§ 76-1-101.6
Application of definitions to title.§ 76-1-102
Effective date.§ 76-1-104
Purposes and principles of construction.§ 76-1-105
Common law crimes abolished.§ 76-1-106
Strict construction rule not applicable.§ 76-1-108
Severability clause.§ 76-1-201
Jurisdiction of offenses.§ 76-1-202
Venue of actions.