Utah Statutes
§ 77-22-1 — Declaration of necessity.
Utah § 77-22-1
JurisdictionUtah
Title 77Utah Code of Criminal Procedure
Ch. 77-22Subpoena Powers for Aid of Criminal Investigation and Grants of Immunity
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Bluebook
Utah Code Ann. § 77-22-1 (2026).
Text
It is declared, as a matter of legislative determination, that it is necessary to grant subpoena powers in aid of criminal investigations and to provide a method of keeping information gained from investigations secret both to protect the innocent and to prevent criminal suspects from having access to information prior to prosecution.
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Legislative History
Amended by Chapter 296, 1997 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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