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Committee approves substitute clarifying justification hearings for bystander injuries in self-defense cases
Summary
The committee favorably recommended a substitute to SB 105, which narrows application of transferred intent and guarantees a justification hearing when a bystander is injured during a justified use of force; sponsors say the change provides clarity and predictable process.
The Senate Judiciary Committee voted to favorably recommend a substitute to SB 105, a measure that clarifies how Utah law treats bystander injury when someone uses force in self defense.
Sponsor Senator Reedy and Brett Robinson (chief policy adviser, Salt Lake County DA) said the bill resolves uncertainty about the…
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