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\n \n Utah Statutes of Limitations\n <\/h1>\n \n Statutes of limitations, or time limits for filing criminal charges or civil claims, are intended to speed up the judicial system while preserving the integrity of the evidence. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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Utah state law has time limits for filing legal causes of action. These statutes of limitations<\/a> protect the legal rights of the parties. They also keep the court system moving by ensuring evidence stays fresh and witness memories current.<\/p>\n

Utah has statutes for civil cases and criminal charges. The difference in the limitations periods is which parties the statutes limit. Statutes of limitation<\/a> have their own periods on when they start or “run” and when they pause.<\/p>\n

If you need help understanding the statutes of limitations on a case, contact a litigation attorney<\/a>. Contact a criminal defense attorney<\/a> if you need help with a criminal case.<\/p>\n

Explaining Statutes of Limitation<\/b><\/h2>\n

Statutes of limitation<\/a> are the period in which the plaintiff or prosecutor must file a case. Missing the deadline bars the plaintiff from bringing the case. The start date begins when the cause of action (event) happens.<\/p>\n