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Summary
The bill updates several Utah Code sections that govern where crimes are tried, how multiple offenses from a single incident are handled, and what counts as a domestic‑violence offense. It also clarifies bail eligibility, adds requirements for arrest and court appearance in domestic‑violence cases, and creates new rules for workplace‑violence protective orders. These changes aim to improve victim protection and streamline prosecution.
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