77-2-2. Definitions.
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Effective 7/1/2021
77-2-2. Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1)"Commencement of prosecution" means the filing of an information or an indictment.
(2)"Diversion" means suspending criminal proceedings before conviction on the condition that a defendant agree to:
(a)participate in a rehabilitation program;
(b)pay restitution to a victim; or
(c)fulfill some other condition.
(3)"Restitution" means the same as that term is defined in Section 77-38b-102 .
(4)"Screening" means the process used by a prosecuting attorney to:
(a)terminate an investigative action;
(b)proceed with prosecution;
(c)move to dismiss a prosecution that has been commenced; or
(d)cause a prosecution to be diverted.
Amended by Chapter 260 , 2021 General Session