§ 80-6-901 — Definitions.

Utah § 80-6-901

• Jurisdiction: Utah
• Title 80: Utah Juvenile Code
• Ch. 80-6: Juvenile Justice
• Part 80-6-9: Youth Court

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As used in this part:
(1) "Adult" means an individual who is 18 years old or older.
(2) (2)(a) "Gang activity" means any criminal activity that is conducted as part of an organized youth gang.
(2)(b) "Gang activity" includes any criminal activity that is done in concert with other gang members, or done alone if the criminal activity is to fulfill gang purposes.
(2)(c) "Gang activity" does not include graffiti.
(3) "Minor" means an individual who is:

(3)(a) under 18 years old; or
(3)(b) 18 years old and still attending high school.
(4) (4)(a) "Minor offense" means any unlawful act that is a status offense or an offense that would be a misdemeanor, infraction, or violation of a municipal or county ordinance if committed by an adult.
(4)(b) "Minor offense" does not include:
(4)(b)(i) a class A misdemeanor; or
(4)(b)(ii) a felony of any degree.
(5) "Sponsoring entity" means any political subdivision of the state, including a school or school district, juvenile court, law enforcement agency, prosecutor's office, county, city, or town.
(6) "Status offense" means a violation of the law that would not be a violation but for the age of the offender.
(7) "Youth court" means a diversion program that is an alternative disposition for cases involving minors who have committed minor offenses.
(8) "Youth Court Board" means the board created under Subsection 80-6-907(1).

Legislative History

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session