Utah · Utah Code — Title 77, Utah Code of Criminal Procedure

Utah Code Title 77 § 77-3-3: "Complaint" defined.

Civil

What this law says, in plain English

This statute defines 'complaint' as a written statement of jurisdictional facts and alleged offense, sworn before a magistrate. It is a procedural definition, not a criminal offense.

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