Utah Statutes
§ 77-7-4 — Magistrate may orally order arrest.
Utah § 77-7-4
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Bluebook
Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-4 (2026).
Text
A magistrate may orally require a peace officer to arrest anyone committing or attempting to commit a public offense in the presence of the magistrate, and, in the case of an emergency, when probable cause exists, a magistrate may orally authorize a peace officer to arrest a person for a public offense, and thereafter, as soon as practical, an information shall be filed against the person arrested.
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Legislative History
Enacted by Chapter 15, 1980 General Session
Nearby Sections
15
§ 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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