§ 76-1-501. Presumption of innocence -- "Element of the offense" defined. (Effective 5/13/2014)

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(1)	A defendant in a criminal proceeding is presumed to be innocent until each element of the offense charged against him is proved beyond a reasonable doubt. In the absence of this proof, the defendant shall be acquitted.

(2)

As used in this part, "element of the offense" means:

(a)	the conduct, attendant circumstances, or results of conduct proscribed, prohibited, or forbidden in the definition of the offense; and

(b)	the culpable mental state required.

(3)	The existence of jurisdiction and venue are not elements of the offense but shall be established by a preponderance of the evidence.

Amended by Chapter 40, 2014 General Session
Amended by Chapter 189, 2014 General Session

                    
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