(A) “Single criminal episode” defined. In this code, unless the context requires a different definition, SINGLE CRIMINAL EPISODE means all conduct which is closely related in time and is incident to an attempt or an accomplishment of a single criminal objective. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or modify the joinder of offenses and defendants in criminal proceedings.
(B) Incorporation by reference of provisions of state criminal code. The provisions of UCA §§ 76-1-402 through 76-1-405
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are hereby adopted as part of this code and incorporated herein by reference.
(C) Joinder of offenses and defendants.
(1) Two or more offenses under this code or the ordinances of this municipality may be charged in the same citation or complaint in a separate count for each offense if the offenses charged are of the same or similar character or are based on the same act or transgression or on two more acts or transactions connected together or constituting parts of a common scheme or plan.
(2) Two or more defendants may be charged in the same citation or complaint if they are alleged to have participated in the same act or transaction or in the same series of acts or transactions. Such defendants may be charged in one or more counts together or separately and all of the defendants need not be charged in each count.
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