Utah Code § 78A-2-212

Current with legislation effective through 5/2/2024

Section 78A-2-212 - Days on which court closed - Exceptions

Judicial business on Sunday, on any day on which a regular general election is held, or on any legal holiday, is limited to the following purposes:

(1) to give, upon their request, instructions to a jury when deliberating on the jury's verdict;

(2) to receive a verdict or discharge a jury;

(3) for the exercise of the powers of a magistrate in a criminal action, or in a proceeding of a criminal nature; and

(4) judicial business not involving a trial or hearing unless the judge finds it necessary for the fair administration of justice.

Utah Code § 78A-2-212

Amended by Chapter 30, 2018 General Session ,§ 5, eff. 5/8/2018.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session.