Utah § 17-78-604 Fees for constables -- Civil.

Utah Statutes

§ 17-78-604 — Fees for constables -- Civil.

Utah § 17-78-604

Title 17Counties

Ch. 17-78County Property, Programs, and Entities

Part 17-78-6Constables

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Utah Code Ann. § 17-78-604 (2026).

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(1)Constables may, for the constable's own use, collect as compensation in civil matters the same fees as those specified for sheriffs in Section 17-72-304.

(2)Constable fees that exceed the amounts in Section 17-72-304 are recoverable:

(2)(a) by the constable only if the constable has received prior approval for the increased fee from the party requesting the service; and

(2)(b) by prevailing party as a cost of the action only if the court finds the service and increased fee are justifiable.

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(1) Constables may, for the constable's own use, collect as compensation in civil matters the same fees as those specified for sheriffs in Section 17-72-304.
(2) Constable fees that exceed the amounts in Section 17-72-304 are recoverable:
(2)(a) by the constable only if the constable has received prior approval for the increased fee from the party requesting the service; and
(2)(b) by prevailing party as a cost of the action only if the court finds the service and increased fee are justifiable.