Utah § 17-72-406 - Maintaining order in the county jail -- Imposing restitution.

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§ 17-72-406. Maintaining order in the county jail -- Imposing restitution.

Effective 11/6/2025
17-72-406.  Maintaining order in the county jail -- Imposing restitution.
(1)If a prisoner commits an act of violence against another individual, attempts to damage jail property, attempts to escape, or refuses to obey a lawful order and reasonable command, an officer or jail employee may use all reasonable means under the circumstances, including the use of a weapon:
(a)in self-defense;
(b)to defend another;
(c)to protect jail property;
(d)to prevent escape; or
(e)to enforce compliance with a lawful order and reasonable command.
(2)
(a)A jail may request restitution from a prisoner for damaging jail property as part of an administrative disciplinary hearing.
(b)To enforce ordered or agreed upon restitution, a jail may withdraw money from or place a hold on a prisoner's commissary account.


Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 13, 2025 Special Session 1

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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