Utah § 77-7-7.1 - Use of force in making a temporary detention by a private individual.

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§ 77-7-7.1. Use of force in making a temporary detention by a private individual.

Effective 5/7/2025
77-7-7.1.  Use of force in making a temporary detention by a private individual.
(1)If a private individual temporarily detains another individual under Section 77-7-3, the private individual may use reasonable force to effect the temporary detention of the other individual if:
(a)the other individual who is being temporarily detained flees or forcibly resists after being informed of the private individual's intention to make the temporary detention; and
(b)the private individual's temporary detention of the other individual is lawful.
(2)Deadly force in making a temporary detention may only be used if the situation justifies the use of deadly force under Section 76-2-402, 76-2-405, or 76-2-407.


Enacted by Chapter 199, 2025 General Session

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

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