Utah Code § 39A-5-235

Second trial on an offense prohibited
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(1) An individual may not, without the individual's written consent, be brought to trial a second time
in any military or civilian court of the state for the same offense.
(2) A proceeding in which an accused has been found guilty by a military court upon any charge or
specification, is not a trial under this section until the finding of guilty has become final and the
review of the case has been completed.
(3) A proceeding that, after the introduction of evidence but before a finding, is dismissed or
terminated by the convening authority or on motion of the prosecution for failure of available
evidence or witnesses without any fault of the accused is a trial under this section.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 373, 2022 General Session

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