If the magistrate believes there is reasonable ground to fear the commission of the offense threatened, he may:
| (1) |
Issue a warrant directed generally to any peace officer, reciting the substance of the complaint and commanding the officer to immediately arrest the person complained of and bring him before the magistrate or in the case of his absence or inability to act before the nearest and most accessible magistrate of the county; and |
Terms Used In Utah Code 77-3-4
- Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
- Complaint: A written statement by the plaintiff stating the wrongs allegedly committed by the defendant.
- Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Temporary restraining order: Prohibits a person from an action that is likely to cause irreparable harm. This differs from an injunction in that it may be granted immediately, without notice to the opposing party, and without a hearing. It is intended to last only until a hearing can be held.
| (2) |
Issue a temporary restraining order against the commission of the offense and order the person complained of to immediately appear before the magistrate for a hearing. |
Enacted by Chapter 15, 1980 General Session
