Section 1202 - Definitions.

UT Code § 78A-6-1202 (2019) (N/A)
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(1) "Adult" means a person 18 years of age or older.

(2) (a) "Gang activity" means any criminal activity that is conducted as part of an organized youth gang. It includes any criminal activity that is done in concert with other gang members, or done alone if it is to fulfill gang purposes. (b) "Gang activity" does not include graffiti.

(a) "Gang activity" means any criminal activity that is conducted as part of an organized youth gang. It includes any criminal activity that is done in concert with other gang members, or done alone if it is to fulfill gang purposes.

(b) "Gang activity" does not include graffiti.

(3) (a) "Minor offense" means any unlawful act that is a status offense or would be a misdemeanor, infraction, or violation of a municipal or county ordinance if the youth were an adult. (b) "Minor offense" does not include: (i) a class A misdemeanor; or (ii) a felony of any degree.

(a) "Minor offense" means any unlawful act that is a status offense or would be a misdemeanor, infraction, or violation of a municipal or county ordinance if the youth were an adult.

(b) "Minor offense" does not include: (i) a class A misdemeanor; or (ii) a felony of any degree.

(i) a class A misdemeanor; or

(ii) a felony of any degree.

(4) "Sponsoring entity" means any political subdivision of the state, including a school or school district, juvenile court, law enforcement agency, prosecutor's office, county, city, or town.

(5) "Status offense" means a violation of the law that would not be a violation but for the age of the offender.

(6) "Youth" means a person under the age of 18 years or who is 18 but still attending high school.