Utah Statutes

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

Utah·Title 17 Counties·Ch. 17-72 County Sheriff·Part 17-72-4 County Jails
(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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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 13, 2025 Special Session 1

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