Utah Statutes
§ 76-1-502 — Negating defense by allegation or proof -- When not required.
Utah § 76-1-502
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Bluebook
Utah Code Ann. § 76-1-502 (2026).
Text
Section 76-1-501 does not require negating a defense:
(1)By allegation in an information, indictment, or other charge; or
(2)By proof, unless:
(2)(a) The defense is in issue in the case as a result of evidence presented at trial, either by the prosecution or the defense; or
(2)(b) The defense is an affirmative defense, and the defendant has presented evidence of such affirmative defense.
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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
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