Negating defense by allegation or proof -- When not required.
Utah Code § 76-1-502
in effect76-1-502. Negating defense by allegation or proof -- When not required.
Section 76-1-501 does not require negating a defense:
(1) By allegation in an information, indictment, or other charge; or
(2) By proof, unless:
(a) The defense is in issue in the case as a result of evidence presented at trial, either by the prosecution or the defense; or
(b) The defense is an affirmative defense, and the defendant has presented evidence of such affirmative defense.
Enacted by Chapter 196, 1973 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter1/76-1-S502.html?v=C76-1-S502_1800010118000101Fetched: 10/26/2026
