Utah criminal code — chapter
Chapter 7: Arrest, by Whom, and How Made
Chapter 7 of Title 77: Criminal Procedure, Utah Code. Statutory text on each section page is current through the legislative session it names.
Sections of Chapter 7
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-1 — "Arrest" defined - Restraint allowed.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-2 — Arrest by peace officers.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-3 — Temporary detention made by a private individual.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-4 — Magistrate may orally order arrest.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-5 — Issuance of summons or warrant - Time and place arrests may be made - Contents of warrant or summons - Responsibility for transporting prisoners.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-6 — Manner of making arrest.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-7 — Use of force in making an arrest by a law enforcement officer.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-7.1 — Use of force in making a temporary detention by a private individual.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-8 — Forcible entry to conduct search or make arrest - Conditions requiring a warrant.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-8.1 — Forcible entry to conduct a search - Conditions requiring a warrant - No-knock warrants.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-8.5 — Use of tactical groups - Reporting requirements.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-9 — Weapons may be taken from prisoner.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-10 — Telegraph or telephone authorization of execution of arrest warrant.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-11 — Possession of warrant by arresting officer not required.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-12 — Detaining persons suspected of shoplifting or library theft - Persons authorized.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-13 — Arrest without warrant by peace officer - Reasonable grounds, what constitutes - Exemption from civil or criminal liability.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-14 — Person causing detention or arrest of person suspected of shoplifting or library theft - Civil and criminal immunity.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-15 — Authority of peace officer to stop and question suspect - Grounds.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-16 — Authority of peace officer to frisk suspect for dangerous weapon - Grounds.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-17 — Authority of peace officer to take possession of weapons.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-17.5 — Physical body cavity search policy - Requirements.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-18 — Citation on misdemeanor or infraction charge.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-19 — Appearance required by citation - Arrest for failure to appear - Transfer of cases - Disposition of fines and costs.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-20 — Service of citation on defendant - Filing in court - Electronic filing - Contents of citations.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-21 — Proceeding on citation - Voluntary payment of recommended fine amount - Parent signature required - Information, when required.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-23 — Delivery of an individual arrested without a warrant to a magistrate - Transfer to a court with jurisdiction - Transfer of duties - Violation as misdemeanor.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-24 — Notice to appear in court - Contents - Promise to comply - Signing - Release from custody - Official misconduct.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-25 — Keeping of records - Making and forwarding of abstract upon conviction or forfeiture of bail - Form and contents - Official misconduct.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-26 — Improper disposition or cancellation of notice to appear or traffic citation - Official misconduct - Misdemeanor.
- Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-27 — Quotas for arrest, citation prohibited.
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.