Utah Statutes

§ 77-7-15 — Authority of peace officer to stop and question suspect -- Grounds.

Utah § 77-7-15
JurisdictionUtah
Title 77Utah Code of Criminal Procedure
Ch. 77-7Arrest, by Whom, and How Made

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Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-15 (2026).

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A peace officer may stop any individual in a public place when the officer has a reasonable suspicion to believe the individual has committed or is in the act of committing or is attempting to commit a public offense and may demand the individual's name, address, date of birth, and an explanation of the individual's actions.

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Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 411, 2019 General Session

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