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

Utah Code Title 77 § 77-7-21: Proceeding on citation -- Voluntary payment of recommended fine amount -- Parent signature required -- Information, when required.

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What this law says, in plain English

This statute governs court procedures for citations, allowing defendants to plead guilty or no contest and voluntary payment of fines without court appearance for certain misdemeanor offenses, with parental notification required for defendants under 18.

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