Utah Statutes

§ 78B-6-601 — Penalty for wrongful refusal to allow writ of habeas corpus.

Utah § 78B-6-601
JurisdictionUtah
Title 78BJudicial Code
Ch. 78B-6Particular Proceedings
Part 78B-6-6Extraordinary Writs

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Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-601 (2026).

Text

Any judge, whether acting individually or as a member of a court, who wrongfully and willfully refuses to allow a writ of habeas corpus whenever proper application has been made shall forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding $5,000 to the aggrieved party.

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Legislative History

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session

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