Utah Statutes
§ 77-17-3 — Discharge for insufficient evidence.
Utah § 77-17-3
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Bluebook
Utah Code Ann. § 77-17-3 (2026).
Text
When it appears to the court that there is not sufficient evidence to put a defendant to the defendant's defense, it shall forthwith order the defendant discharged.
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Related
State v. Hamilton
2003 UT 22 (Utah Supreme Court, 2003)
State v. Hirschi
2007 UT App 255 (Court of Appeals of Utah, 2007)
State v. Carrera
2022 UT App 100 (Court of Appeals of Utah, 2022)
Wright v. Carver
886 P.2d 58 (Utah Supreme Court, 1994)
State v. Strieby
790 P.2d 98 (Court of Appeals of Utah, 1990)
Legislative History
Amended by Chapter 302, 2025 General Session
Nearby Sections
15
§ 77-1-1
Short title.§ 77-1-2
Criminal procedure prescribed.§ 77-1-3
Definitions.§ 77-1-5
Prosecuting party.§ 77-1-6
Rights of defendant.§ 77-10a-1
Definitions.§ 77-10a-10
Charge of grand jury -- Rights and duties.§ 77-10a-15
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Bluebook (online)
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