As used in this part:
- (1) "Adult" means an individual who is 18 years old or older.
(2)
- (a) "Gang activity" means any criminal activity that is conducted as part of an organized youth gang.
- (b) "Gang activity" includes any criminal activity that is done in concert with other gang members, or done alone if the criminal activity is to fulfill gang purposes.
- (c) "Gang activity" does not include graffiti.
(3) "Minor" means an individual who is:
- (a) under 18 years old; or
- (b) 18 years old and still attending high school.
(4)
- (a) "Minor offense" means any unlawful act that is a status offense or an offense that would be a misdemeanor, infraction, or violation of a municipal or county ordinance if committed by an adult.
(b) "Minor offense" does not include:
- (i) a class A misdemeanor; or
- (ii) a felony of any degree.
- (5) "Sponsoring entity" means any political subdivision of the state, including a school or school district, juvenile court, law enforcement agency, prosecutor's office, county, city, or town.
- (6) "Status offense" means a violation of the law that would not be a violation but for the age of the offender.
- (7) "Youth court" means a diversion program that is an alternative disposition for cases involving minors who have committed minor offenses.
- (8) "Youth Court Board" means the board created under Subsection 80-6-907(1).
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 261, 2021 General Session