Utah § 11a-201 - Grounds for seizing property and contraband.

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§ 11a-201. Grounds for seizing property and contraband.

Effective 5/3/2023
77-11a-201.  Grounds for seizing property and contraband.
     A peace officer may seize property or contraband:
(1) upon a search warrant or administrative warrant that is issued in accordance with the Utah Code and the Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure;
(2) when the seizure is incident to an arrest;
(3) when the property seized is the subject of a prior judgment in favor of the state in a criminal injunction or forfeiture proceeding under Chapter 11b, Forfeiture of Seized Property; or
(4) when the peace officer has probable cause to believe that the property or contraband:
(a) is directly or indirectly dangerous to health or safety;
(b) is evidence of an offense;
(c) has been used or was intended to be used to commit an offense; or
(d) is proceeds of an offense.


Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 448, 2023 General Session

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

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What does Utah Code § 11a-201 cover?

Section 11a-201 ("Grounds for seizing property and contraband.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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