Utah Code 77-7-13. Arrest without warrant by peace officer — Reasonable grounds, what constitutes — Exemption from civil or criminal liability
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(1) | A peace officer may arrest, without warrant, any person the officer has reasonable ground to believe has committed a theft under 8, or of goods held or displayed for sale. |
(2) | A charge of theft made to a peace officer under 8, by an employee of a library, or by a merchant, merchant’s employee, servant, or agent constitutes a reasonable ground for arrest, and the peace officer is relieved from any civil or criminal liability. |
Amended by Chapter 282, 1998 General Session