Utah § 26B-6-207 Peace officer's authority to transport -- Notification.

Utah Statutes

§ 26B-6-207 — Peace officer's authority to transport -- Notification.

Utah § 26B-6-207

Title 26BUtah Health and Human Services Code

Ch. 26B-6Long Term Services and Supports, Aging, and Disabilities

Part 26B-6-2Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of a Vulnerable Adult

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Utah Code Ann. § 26B-6-207 (2026).

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(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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(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 Services intake; and
(2)(b) request that Adult Protective Services or the division file a petition with the court for an emergency protective order.