2006 Utah Code - 76-3-406.5 — Aggravating factors in imprisonment for certain criminal homicide cases.

     76-3-406.5.   Aggravating factors in imprisonment for certain criminal homicide cases.
     (1) As used in this section:
     (a) "Cohabitant" has the same definition as in Section 30-6-1.
     (b) "Position of trust" includes the position of a spouse, parent, or cohabitant.
     (2) It is an aggravating factor that the person occupied a position of trust in relation to the victim.
     (3) The Board of Pardons and Parole shall consider the aggravating factor in Subsection (2) in determining the length of imprisonment for a person convicted of:
     (a) aggravated murder under Section 76-5-202;
     (b) murder under Section 76-5-203; or
     (c) manslaughter under Section 76-5-205.
     (4) The sentencing court shall consider the aggravating factor in Subsection (2) in sentencing a person convicted of manslaughter under Section 76-5-205.

Enacted by Chapter 348, 2006 General Session