Utah Code § 77-36-1.2

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 77-36-1.2 - Acceptance of a plea of guilty or no contest to domestic violence - Restrictions
(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:
(a) in open court;
(b) in writing; or
(c) by another means of communication that the court finds adequate to record the prosecutor's agreement.

Utah Code § 77-36-1.2

Amended by Chapter 213, 2021 General Session ,§ 3, eff. 5/5/2021.
Amended by Chapter 159, 2021 General Session ,§ 5, eff. 5/5/2021.
Amended by Chapter 70, 2020 General Session ,§ 2, eff. 5/12/2020.
Added by Chapter 426, 2015 General Session ,§ 3, eff. 5/12/2015.