Utah Code § 76-1-404

Current with legislation effective through 3/21/2024

Section 76-1-404 - Concurrent jurisdiction - Prosecution in other jurisdiction barring prosecution in state

If a defendant's conduct establishes the commission of one or more offenses within the concurrent jurisdiction of this state and of another jurisdiction, federal or state, the prosecution in the other jurisdiction is a bar to a subsequent prosecution in this state if:

(1) the former prosecution resulted in an acquittal, conviction, or termination of prosecution, as those terms are defined in Section 76-1-403; and

(2) the subsequent prosecution is for the same offense or offenses.

Utah Code § 76-1-404

Enacted by Chapter 196, 1973 General Session