Utah Code > Title 11 > Chapter 1 – Bonds and Warrants


§ 11-1-1	Auditor’s certificate to show obligation within debt limit
§ 11-1-2	Auditors may rely on certain facts
§ 11-1-3	False certificate — Class A misdemeanor
§ 11-1-4	Sinking fund — Investment
§ 11-1-5	Form, time, and place of payment — Held in trust
§ 11-1-6	Violation of act a misdemeanor

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Terms Used In Utah Code > Title 11 > Chapter 1 - Bonds and Warrants

Administrator: includes "executor" when the subject matter justifies the use. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
Adult: means an individual who is at least 18 years old. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Affected entity: means :
          (1)(a)(i) a county of the first or second class in whose unincorporated area the area proposed for annexation is located;
          (1)(a)(ii) a county of the third, fourth, fifth, or sixth class in whose unincorporated area the area proposed for annexation is located, if the area includes residents or commercial or industrial development;
          (1)(a)(iii) a special district under Title 17B, Limited Purpose Local Government Entities - Special Districts, or special service district under Title 17D, Chapter 1, Special Service District Act, whose boundary includes any part of an area proposed for annexation;
          (1)(a)(iv) a school district whose boundary includes any part of an area proposed for annexation, if the boundary is proposed to be adjusted as a result of the annexation; and
          (1)(a)(v) a municipality whose boundaries are within 1/2 mile of an area proposed for annexation. See Utah Code 10-2-401
Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
Agent: means an individual:
(2)(a) authorized to make health care decisions on the principal's behalf by a power of attorney for health care; or
(2)(b) expressly authorized to make an anatomical gift on the principal's behalf by any other record signed by the principal. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
Anatomical gift: means a donation of all or part of a human body to take effect after the donor's death for the purpose of transplantation, therapy, research, or education. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
Appropriation: The provision of funds, through an annual appropriations act or a permanent law, for federal agencies to make payments out of the Treasury for specified purposes. The formal federal spending process consists of two sequential steps: authorization
City: includes , depending on population, a metro township as defined in Section 10-3c-102. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
County legislative body: means :
     (8)(a) the county commission, in the county commission or expanded county commission form of government established under Title 17, Chapter 52a, Changing Forms of County Government;
     (8)(b) the county council, in the county executive-council optional form of government authorized by Section 17-52a-203; and
     (8)(c) the county council, in the council-manager optional form of government authorized by Section 17-52a-204. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
Court reporter: A person who makes a word-for-word record of what is said in court and produces a transcript of the proceedings upon request.
Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
Dead body: means the same as that term is defined in Section 26B-8-101. See Utah Code 26B-8-201
Decedent: A deceased person.
Decedent: means :
     (4)(a) a deceased individual whose body or part is or may be the source of an anatomical gift; and
     (4)(b) includes:
          (4)(b)(i) a stillborn infant; and
          (4)(b)(ii) subject to restrictions imposed by law other than this part, a fetus. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
Defense attorney: Represent defendants in criminal matters.
Department: means the Department of Commerce. See Utah Code 58-1-102
Deposition: An oral statement made before an officer authorized by law to administer oaths. Such statements are often taken to examine potential witnesses, to obtain discovery, or to be used later in trial.
Director: means the director of the Division of Professional Licensing. See Utah Code 58-1-102
Discovery: Lawyers' examination, before trial, of facts and documents in possession of the opponents to help the lawyers prepare for trial.
Disinterested witness: means :
(5)(a)(i) a witness other than the spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandchild, grandparent, or guardian of the individual who makes, amends, revokes, or refuses to make an anatomical gift; or
(5)(a)(ii) another adult who exhibited special care and concern for the individual. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Document of gift: means a donor card or other record used to make an anatomical gift. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Donor: The person who makes a gift.
Donor: means an individual whose body or part is the subject of an anatomical gift. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Donor registry: means a database that contains records of anatomical gifts and amendments to or revocations of anatomical gifts. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Driver license: means a license or permit issued by the Driver License Division of the Department of Public Safety, to operate a vehicle, whether or not conditions are attached to the license or permit. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Escheat: Reversion of real or personal property to the state when 1) a person dies without leaving a will and has no heirs, or 2) when the property (such as a bank account) has been inactive for a certain period of time. ^{Source: OCC}
Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
Executive director: means the executive director of the Department of Commerce. See Utah Code 58-1-102
Executor: A male person named in a will to carry out the decedent
Executor: includes "administrator" when the subject matter justifies the use. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
Eye bank: means a person that is licensed, accredited, or regulated under federal or state law to engage in the recovery, screening, testing, processing, storage, or distribution of human eyes or portions of human eyes. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Gift: A voluntary transfer or conveyance of property without consideration, or for less than full and adequate consideration based on fair market value.
Guardian: A person legally empowered and charged with the duty of taking care of and managing the property of another person who because of age, intellect, or health, is incapable of managing his (her) own affairs.
Guardian: includes a person who:
(14)(a) qualifies as a guardian of a minor or incapacitated person pursuant to testamentary or court appointment; or
(14)(b) is appointed by a court to manage the estate of a minor or incapacitated person. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
Health care professional: means any of the following while acting in a professional capacity:
     (4)(a) a physician licensed under Title 58, Chapter 67, Utah Medical Practice Act, or Title 58, Chapter 68, Utah Osteopathic Medical Practice Act;
     (4)(b) a physician assistant licensed under Title 58, Chapter 70a, Utah Physician Assistant Act; or
     (4)(c) an advance practice registered nurse licensed under Subsection 58-31b-301(2)(e). See Utah Code 26B-8-201
Hospital: means a facility licensed as a hospital under the law of any state or a facility operated as a hospital by the United States, a state, or a subdivision of a state. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Identification card: means an identification card issued by the Driver License Division of the Department of Public Safety. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Immediate relative: means an individual's spouse, child, parent, sibling, grandparent, or grandchild. See Utah Code 26B-8-201
Intestate: Dying without leaving a will.
Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
Know: means to have actual knowledge. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Land: includes :
     (18)(a) land;
     (18)(b) a tenement;
     (18)(c) a hereditament;
     (18)(d) a water right;
     (18)(e) a possessory right; and
     (18)(f) a claim. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). ^{Source: OCC}
Liabilities: The aggregate of all debts and other legal obligations of a particular person or legal entity.
Litigation: A case, controversy, or lawsuit. Participants (plaintiffs and defendants) in lawsuits are called litigants.
Local health department: means the same as that term is defined in Section 26A-1-102. See Utah Code 26B-1-102
Medical examiner: means the state medical examiner appointed pursuant to Section 26B-8-202 or a deputy appointed by the medical examiner. See Utah Code 26B-8-201
Medical examiner record: means :
     (6)(a) all information that the medical examiner obtains regarding a decedent;
     (6)(b) reports that the medical examiner makes regarding a decedent; and
     (6)(c) all administrative forms and correspondence related to a decedent's case. See Utah Code 26B-8-201
Minor: means an individual who is under 18 years of age. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Mortgage: The written agreement pledging property to a creditor as collateral for a loan.
Municipal: means of or relating to a municipality. See Utah Code 10-1-104
Municipality: means :
     (5)(a) a city of the first class, city of the second class, city of the third class, city of the fourth class, city of the fifth class;
     (5)(b) a town, as classified in Section 10-2-301; or
     (5)(c) a preliminary municipality incorporated under Chapter 2a, Part 5, Incorporation of a Preliminary Municipality. See Utah Code 10-1-104
Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
Organ procurement organization: means a person designated by the Secretary of the United States Department of Health and Human Services as an organ procurement organization. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Parent: means a parent whose parental rights have not been terminated. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Part: means an organ, an eye, or tissue of a human being. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Partnership: A voluntary contract between two or more persons to pool some or all of their assets into a business, with the agreement that there will be a proportional sharing of profits and losses.
Person: means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Person: means :
     (24)(a) an individual;
     (24)(b) an association;
     (24)(c) an institution;
     (24)(d) a corporation;
     (24)(e) a company;
     (24)(f) a trust;
     (24)(g) a limited liability company;
     (24)(h) a partnership;
     (24)(i) a political subdivision;
     (24)(j) a government office, department, division, bureau, or other body of government; and
     (24)(k) any other organization or entity. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
Personal property: All property that is not real property.
Personal property: includes :
     (25)(a) money;
     (25)(b) goods;
     (25)(c) chattels;
     (25)(d) effects;
     (25)(e) evidences of a right in action;
     (25)(f) a written instrument by which a pecuniary obligation, right, or title to property is created, acknowledged, transferred, increased, defeated, discharged, or diminished; and
     (25)(g) a right or interest in an item described in Subsections (25)(a) through (f). See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
petitioner: means :
     (1)(a) one or more persons who:
          (1)(a)(i) own title to real property within the area proposed for disconnection; and
          (1)(a)(ii) sign a request for disconnection proposing to disconnect the area proposed for disconnection from the municipality; or
     (1)(b) the mayor of the municipality within which the area proposed for disconnection is located who signs a request for disconnection proposing to disconnect the area proposed for disconnection from the municipality. See Utah Code 10-2-501
Physician: means an individual authorized to practice medicine or osteopathy under the law of any state. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
Power of attorney: A written instrument which authorizes one person to act as another's agent or attorney. The power of attorney may be for a definite, specific act, or it may be general in nature. The terms of the written power of attorney may specify when it will expire. If not, the power of attorney usually expires when the person granting it dies. ^{Source: OCC}
Probate: Proving a will
Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of a judicial proceeding. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
Procurement organization: means an eye bank, organ procurement organization, or tissue bank. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
Public health authority: means an agency or authority of the United States, a state, a territory, a political subdivision of a state or territory, an Indian tribe, or a person acting under a grant of authority from or a contract with such an agency, that is responsible for public health matters as part of the agency or authority's official mandate. See Utah Code 26B-1-102
Quorum: The number of legislators that must be present to do business.
Reasonably available: means able to be contacted by a procurement organization without undue effort and willing and able to act in a timely manner consistent with existing medical criteria necessary for the making of an anatomical gift. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Recipient: means an individual into whose body a decedent's part has been or is intended to be transplanted. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Record: means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Refusal: means a record created under Section 26B-8-306 that expressly states an intent to bar other persons from making an anatomical gift of an individual's body or part. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Regional pathologist: means an American Board of Pathology certified pathologist licensed to practice medicine and surgery in the state, appointed by the medical examiner pursuant to Subsection 26B-8-202(3). See Utah Code 26B-8-201
Reporter: Makes a record of court proceedings and prepares a transcript, and also publishes the court's opinions or decisions (in the courts of appeals).
Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.
Sign: means , with the present intent to authenticate or adopt a record:
(27)(a) to execute or adopt a tangible symbol; or
(27)(b) to attach to or logically associate with the record an electronic symbol, sound, or process. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
State: means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
Sudden death while in apparent good health: means apparently instantaneous death without obvious natural cause, death during or following an unexplained syncope or coma, or death during an acute or unexplained rapidly fatal illness. See Utah Code 26B-8-201
Sudden unexpected infant death: means the death of a child who was thought to be in good health or whose terminal illness appeared to be so mild that the possibility of a fatal outcome was not anticipated. See Utah Code 26B-8-201
Suicide: means death caused by an intentional and voluntary act of an individual who understands the physical nature of the act and intends by such act to accomplish self-destruction. See Utah Code 26B-8-201
Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
Tissue: means a portion of the human body other than an organ or an eye. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Tissue bank: means a person that is licensed, accredited, or regulated under federal or state law to engage in the recovery, screening, testing, processing, storage, or distribution of tissue. See Utah Code 26B-8-301
Transcript: A written, word-for-word record of what was said, either in a proceeding such as a trial or during some other conversation, as in a transcript of a hearing or oral deposition.
Trust account: A general term that covers all types of accounts in a trust department, such as estates, guardianships, and agencies. ^{Source: OCC}
Trustee: A person or institution holding and administering property in trust.
Unattended death: means a death that occurs more than 365 days after the day on which a health care professional examined or treated the deceased individual for any purpose, including writing a prescription. See Utah Code 26B-8-201
Unavailable for postmortem investigation: means that a dead body is:
          (12)(a)(i) transported out of state;
          (12)(a)(ii) buried at sea;
          (12)(a)(iii) cremated;
          (12)(a)(iv) processed by alkaline hydrolysis; or
          (12)(a)(v) otherwise made unavailable to the medical examiner for postmortem investigation or autopsy. See Utah Code 26B-8-201
Unincorporated: means not within a municipality. See Utah Code 10-1-104
United States: includes each state, district, and territory of the United States of America. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
Unprofessional conduct: means the same as that term is defined in Subsection 58-1-501(2). See Utah Code 58-1-102
Writing: includes :
     (48)(a) printing;
     (48)(b) handwriting; and
     (48)(c) information stored in an electronic or other medium if the information is retrievable in a perceivable format. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5