Section 2 - Definitions.

UT Code § 77-2-2 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) "Screening" means the process used by a prosecuting attorney to terminate investigative action, proceed with prosecution, move to dismiss a prosecution that has been commenced, or cause a prosecution to be diverted;

(2) "Diversion" means suspending criminal proceedings prior to conviction on the condition that a defendant agree to participate in a rehabilitation program or make restitution to the victim or fulfill some other condition; and

(3) "Commencement of prosecution" means the filing of an information or an indictment.