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Utah Code § 76-7-328: Hearing to determine necessity of physician's conduct.

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  1. Title 76 Criminal Offenses
  2. Chapter 76-7 Offenses Against the Family
  3. Part 76-7-3 Abortion

(1) A physician accused of an offense under Section 76-7-326 may seek a hearing before the Medical Licensing Board created in Section 58-67-201 on whether the physician's conduct was necessary to save the life of the mother whose life was endangered by a physical disorder, physical illness, or physical injury, including a life endangering physical condition caused by or arising from the pregnancy itself.

(2) The findings on that issue are admissible on that issue at the trial of the physician. Upon a motion from the physician, the court shall delay the beginning of the trial for not more than 30 days to permit such a hearing to take place.

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