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Utah Code § 76-1-401 (2026)

"Single criminal episode" defined -- Joinder of offenses and defendants

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In this part unless the context requires a different definition, "single criminal episode" means all conduct which is closely related in time and is incident to an attempt or an accomplishment of a single criminal objective.

Nothing in this part shall be construed to limit or modify the effect of Section

77-8a-1

in controlling the joinder of offenses and defendants in criminal proceedings.