Utah Statutes

§ 17-72-704 — Failure or delay in making return on process -- Failure to levy execution -- Penalty.

Utah·Title 17 Counties·Ch. 17-72 County Sheriff·Part 17-72-7 Process Service and Duty to the Court
(1)If a sheriff does not return without delay a process or notice in the sheriff's possession with the necessary endorsement thereon, the sheriff is liable to the party aggrieved for all damages sustained by the aggrieved party.
(2)If the sheriff to whom a writ of execution is delivered neglects or refuses, after being required by the creditor or the creditor's attorney, the fees having first been paid or tendered, to levy upon or sell any property of the party charged in the writ which is liable to be levied upon and sold, the sheriff shall be liable to the creditor for the value of the property.

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Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 13, 2025 Special Session 1

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