Withdrawal of a plea.
Utah Code § 77-13-6
in effect77-13-6. Withdrawal of a plea.
(1) A defendant may withdraw a plea of not guilty at any time before conviction.
(2) A defendant may only withdraw a plea of guilty or no contest upon:
(a) a leave of the court; and
(b) a showing that the defendant did not knowingly or voluntarily make the plea.
(3) A defendant shall make a motion to withdraw a plea of guilty or no contest in accordance with Rule 11 of the Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Amended by Chapter 358, 2025 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title77/Chapter13/77-13-S6.html?v=C77-13-S6_2025050720250507Fetched: 10/26/2026
