Full text of Utah Utah Code § 11a-203 — Procedure after seizure of property or contraband., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 11a-203. Procedure after seizure of property or contraband.
Effective 5/3/2023
77-11a-203.
Procedure after seizure of property or contraband.
| (1) |
If a peace officer seizes property or contraband under Section 77-11a-201, the property and contraband:
| (a) |
is not recoverable by replevin; and |
| (b) |
is considered in the custody of the agency that employed the peace officer. |
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| (2) |
If a peace officer seizes property under Section 77-11a-201, the peace officer or the peace officer's employing agency shall provide a receipt to the person from which the property is seized. |
| (3) |
The receipt shall describe the:
| (c) |
name and contact information of the peace officer's employing agency. |
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| (4) |
In addition to the receipt, the peace officer or agency shall provide the person with:
| (a) |
information on:
| (i) |
the time periods for the forfeiture of property; and |
| (ii) |
what happens to property upon a conviction or acquittal of the offense subjecting the property to seizure; and |
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| (b) |
a web link or referral to the self-help webpage of the Utah Courts' website for resources that may assist the person in making a claim for the return of seized property. |
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| (5) |
The agency shall maintain a copy of the receipt provided in accordance with Subsection (2). |
| (6) |
If a peace officer seizes property that, at the time of seizure, is held by a pawn or secondhand business in the course of the pawn or secondhand business's business, the provisions of Section 13-32a-109.5 shall apply to the seizure of the property. |
| (7) |
If custody of the property is transferred to another agency, the transferring agency shall provide the other agency a copy of the receipt under Subsection (2) and the name of the person from which the property was seized. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter
448, 2023 General Session
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 11a-203
What does Utah Code § 11a-203 cover?
Section 11a-203 ("Procedure after seizure of property or 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.
How do I cite Utah § 11a-203?
A common citation format is "Utah Code § 11a-203" (Utah). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Utah law?
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How does Utah § 11a-203 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Utah can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
