Utah Statutes
§ 77-7-17 — Authority of peace officer to take possession of weapons.
Utah § 77-7-17
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Bluebook
Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-17 (2026).
Text
A peace officer who finds a dangerous weapon pursuant to a frisk may take and keep it until the completion of the questioning, at which time the peace officer shall either return it if lawfully possessed, or arrest such person.
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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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Bluebook (online)
Utah § 77-7-17, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/ut/77-7-17.