Utah Statutes
§ 26B-6-207 — Peace officer's authority to transport -- Notification.
Utah·Title 26B Utah Health and Human Services Code·Ch. 26B-6 Long Term Services and Supports, Aging, and Disabilities·Part 26B-6-2 Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult
(1)A peace officer may remove and transport, or cause to have transported, a vulnerable adult to an appropriate medical or shelter facility, if:
(1)(a) the officer has probable cause to believe that:
(1)(a)(i) by reason of abuse, neglect, or exploitation there exist exigent circumstances; and
(1)(a)(ii) the vulnerable adult will suffer serious physical injury or death if not immediately placed in a safe environment;
(1)(b) the vulnerable adult refuses to consent or lacks capacity to consent; and
(1)(c) there is not time to notify interested parties or to apply for a warrant or other court order.
(2)A peace officer described in Subsection (1) shall, within four hours after a vulnerable adult is transported to an appropriate medical or shelter facility:
(2)(a) notify Adult Protective Ser
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Legislative History
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 308, 2023 General Session
Nearby Sections
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§ 26B-1-102
Definitions.§ 26B-1-104
Severability of code provisions.§ 26B-1-105
Individual rights protected.§ 26B-1-202
Department authority and duties.§ 26B-1-209
Fee schedule adopted by department.§ 26B-1-210
Department budget -- Reports from divisions.