Utah § 17-72-406 Maintaining order in the county jail -- Imposing restitution.

Utah Statutes

§ 17-72-406 — Maintaining order in the county jail -- Imposing restitution.

Utah § 17-72-406

Title 17Counties

Ch. 17-72County Sheriff

Part 17-72-4County Jails

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Utah Code Ann. § 17-72-406 (2026).

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(1)If a prisoner commits an act of violence against another individual, attempts to damage jail property, attempts to escape, or refuses to obey a lawful order and reasonable command, an officer or jail employee may use all reasonable means under the circumstances, including the use of a weapon:

(1)(a) in self-defense;

(1)(b) to defend another;

(1)(c) to protect jail property;

(1)(d) to prevent escape; or

(1)(e) to enforce compliance with a lawful order and reasonable command.

(2)(2)(a) A jail may request restitution from a prisoner for damaging jail property as part of an administrative disciplinary hearing.

(2)(b) To enforce ordered or agreed upon restitution, a jail may withdraw money from or place a hold on a prisoner's commissary account.

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(1) If a prisoner commits an act of violence against another individual, attempts to damage jail property, attempts to escape, or refuses to obey a lawful order and reasonable command, an officer or jail employee may use all reasonable means under the circumstances, including the use of a weapon:
(1)(a) in self-defense;
(1)(b) to defend another;
(1)(c) to protect jail property;
(1)(d) to prevent escape; or
(1)(e) to enforce compliance with a lawful order and reasonable command.
(2) (2)(a) A jail may request restitution from a prisoner for damaging jail property as part of an administrative disciplinary hearing.
(2)(b) To enforce ordered or agreed upon restitution, a jail may withdraw money from or place a hold on a prisoner's commissary account.