Utah Statutes
§ 77-7-16 — Authority of peace officer to frisk suspect for dangerous weapon -- Grounds.
Utah § 77-7-16
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Bluebook
Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-16 (2026).
Text
A peace officer who has stopped a person temporarily for questioning may frisk the person for a dangerous weapon if the peace officer reasonably believes the peace officer or any other person is in danger.
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Related
State v. Warren
2003 UT 36 (Utah Supreme Court, 2003)
State v. White
856 P.2d 656 (Court of Appeals of Utah, 1993)
State v. Ayala
762 P.2d 1107 (Court of Appeals of Utah, 1988)
State v. Lafond
2003 UT App 101 (Court of Appeals of Utah, 2003)
State v. Rochell
850 P.2d 480 (Court of Appeals of Utah, 1993)
State v. Wilkinson
2009 UT App 202 (Court of Appeals of Utah, 2009)
Legislative History
Amended by Chapter 302, 2025 General Session
Nearby Sections
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§ 77-1-1
Short title.§ 77-1-2
Criminal procedure prescribed.§ 77-1-3
Definitions.§ 77-1-5
Prosecuting party.§ 77-1-6
Rights of defendant.§ 77-10a-1
Definitions.§ 77-10a-10
Charge of grand jury -- Rights and duties.§ 77-10a-15
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