Unless specifically authorized by statute, a defendant shall not be required to pay court costs in a criminal case as:

(1) a part of a sentence; or

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Terms Used In Utah Code 77-18-116

  • 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:
  • Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
  • Statute: A law passed by a legislature.
(2) a condition of probation or dismissal.