In investigating any fire the state fire marshal and his deputy may:

(1)  subpoena witnesses;

Terms Used In Utah Code 53-7-212

  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes a state, district, or territory of the United States. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • State fire marshal: means the fire marshal appointed director by the commissioner under Section 53-7-103. See Utah Code 53-7-102
  • Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
(2)  compel their attendance and testimony; and

(3)  require the production of books, papers, documents, records, and other tangible items that constitute or may contain evidence relevant to the investigation in the judgment of the state fire marshal or his deputy.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 234, 1993 General Session