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77-20-8. Grounds for detaining or releasing defendant on conviction and prior tosentence.
(1) Upon conviction, by plea or trial, the court shall order that the convicted defendantwho is waiting imposition or execution of sentence be detained, unless the court finds by clearand convincing evidence presented by the defendant that the defendant is not likely to flee thejurisdiction of the court, and will not pose a danger to the physical, psychological, or financialand economic safety or well-being of any other person or the community if released.
(2) If the court finds the defendant does not need to be detained, the court shall order therelease of the defendant on suitable conditions, which may include the conditions underSubsection 77-20-10(2).

Amended by Chapter 160, 1988 General Session

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Utah > Title-77 > Chapter-20 > 77-20-8

77-20-8. Grounds for detaining or releasing defendant on conviction and prior tosentence.
(1) Upon conviction, by plea or trial, the court shall order that the convicted defendantwho is waiting imposition or execution of sentence be detained, unless the court finds by clearand convincing evidence presented by the defendant that the defendant is not likely to flee thejurisdiction of the court, and will not pose a danger to the physical, psychological, or financialand economic safety or well-being of any other person or the community if released.
(2) If the court finds the defendant does not need to be detained, the court shall order therelease of the defendant on suitable conditions, which may include the conditions underSubsection 77-20-10(2).

Amended by Chapter 160, 1988 General Session


State Codes and Statutes

State Codes and Statutes

Statutes > Utah > Title-77 > Chapter-20 > 77-20-8

77-20-8. Grounds for detaining or releasing defendant on conviction and prior tosentence.
(1) Upon conviction, by plea or trial, the court shall order that the convicted defendantwho is waiting imposition or execution of sentence be detained, unless the court finds by clearand convincing evidence presented by the defendant that the defendant is not likely to flee thejurisdiction of the court, and will not pose a danger to the physical, psychological, or financialand economic safety or well-being of any other person or the community if released.
(2) If the court finds the defendant does not need to be detained, the court shall order therelease of the defendant on suitable conditions, which may include the conditions underSubsection 77-20-10(2).

Amended by Chapter 160, 1988 General Session