(1) In misdemeanor cases the court may dismiss the case upon motion of the prosecutor if it is compromised by the defendant and the injured party, except under Subsection (2). The injured party shall first acknowledge the compromise before the court or in writing. The reasons for the order shall be set forth and entered in the minutes. The order is a bar to another prosecution for the same offense.
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Terms Used In Utah Code 77-2-4.5

  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • 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
(2) A dismissal by compromise may not be granted when the misdemeanor is committed by or upon a peace officer while in the performance of his duties, or riotously, or with intent to commit a felony.

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