Utah § 77-36-1.2 Acceptance of a plea of guilty or no contest to domestic violence -- Restrictions.

Utah Statutes

§ 77-36-1.2 — Acceptance of a plea of guilty or no contest to domestic violence -- Restrictions.

Utah § 77-36-1.2

Title 77Utah Code of Criminal Procedure

Ch. 77-36Cohabitant Abuse Procedures Act

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Utah Code Ann. § 77-36-1.2 (2026).

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(1)Before agreeing to a plea of guilty or no contest, the prosecutor shall examine the criminal history of the perpetrator.

(2)An entry of a plea of guilty or no contest to a domestic violence offense is invalid unless the prosecutor agrees to the plea:

(2)(a) in open court;

(2)(b) in writing; or

(2)(c) by another means of communication that the court finds adequate to record the prosecutor's agreement.

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(1) Before agreeing to a plea of guilty or no contest, the prosecutor shall examine the criminal history of the perpetrator.
(2) An entry of a plea of guilty or no contest to a domestic violence offense is invalid unless the prosecutor agrees to the plea:

(2)(a) in open court;
(2)(b) in writing; or
(2)(c) by another means of communication that the court finds adequate to record the prosecutor's agreement.