Capital Felony Case Amendments

Summary

The bill updates Utah’s rules for capital felony cases, especially those that may result in the death penalty. It requires courts to inform defendants of their appeal rights, appoint counsel for death sentences, and tighten procedures for determining intellectual disability and competency. These changes aim to ensure fairer sentencing and clearer post‑conviction processes.

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