39A-5-107. Apprehension.
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An individual authorized under this chapter or rules promulgated pursuant to this chapter to apprehend individuals subject to this chapter, any provost marshal of a military court appointed under this chapter, and any peace officer authorized by law, may apprehend individuals subject to this chapter upon probable cause to believe that an offense has been committed and the individual to be apprehended committed the offense. |
Terms Used In Utah Code 39A-5-107
- Apprehend: means taking an individual into custody by competent authority, with or without a warrant. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
- Military: means any or all of the armed forces of the United States. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
- Officer: means a commissioned or warrant officer. See Utah Code 39A-5-102
- Probable cause: A reasonable ground for belief that the offender violated a specific law.
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Commissioned officers, warrant officers, and noncommissioned officers may quell disorderly conduct among individuals subject to this chapter and may apprehend those individuals who are taking part. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 373, 2022 General Session
