Utah Statutes
§ 76-5-104 — Consensual altercation.
Utah § 76-5-104
JurisdictionUtah
Title 76Utah Criminal Code
Ch. 76-5Offenses Against the Individual
Part 76-5-1Assault and Related Offenses
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Bluebook
Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-104 (2026).
Text
(1)As used in this section, "ultimate fighting match" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-9-112.
(2)In any prosecution for criminal homicide under Part 2, Criminal Homicide, or assault as that offense is described in Section 76-5-102, it is no defense to the prosecution that the defendant was a party to any duel, mutual combat, or other consensual altercation if during the course of the duel, combat, or altercation:
(2)(a) any dangerous weapon was used; or
(2)(b) the defendant was engaged in an ultimate fighting match.
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Related
State v. Frausto
2002 UT App 259 (Court of Appeals of Utah, 2002)
Legislative History
Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 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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