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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Utah Code Ann. § 77-22-1 (2026).

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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

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