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(1) Upon conviction, by plea or trial, the court shall order that the convicted defendant who is waiting imposition or execution of sentence be detained, unless the court finds, by clear and convincing evidence, presented by the defendant that the defendant:
(a) is not likely to flee the jurisdiction of the court if released; and
(b) will not pose a danger to the physical, psychological, or financial and economic safety or well-being of any other person or the community if released.
(2) If the court finds the defendant does not need to be detained, the court shall order the release of the defendant on suitable conditions, including conditions of release described in Subsection 77-20-205(4).
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 77. Utah Code of Criminal Procedure § 77-20-301. Grounds for detaining or releasing defendant on conviction and prior to sentence - last updated May 05, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-77-utah-code-of-criminal-procedure/ut-code-sect-77-20-301/
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