Utah Code > Title 78A > Chapter 6 > Part 4a – Adult Criminal Proceedings
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| § 78A-6-450 | Criminal information for an adult in juvenile court |
| § 78A-6-451 | Who may prosecute an adult in juvenile court — Transfer to district court |
| § 78A-6-452 | Costs and expenses of trial |
Terms Used In Utah Code > Title 78A > Chapter 6 > Part 4a - Adult Criminal Proceedings
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
- Public defender: Represent defendants who can't afford an attorney in criminal matters.
- 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
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
- Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.