Utah § 17-72-403 - Special guards for county jail.
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§ 17-72-403. Special guards for county jail.
17-72-403. Special guards for county jail.
| (1) | The sheriff when necessary may with the assent of the county executive employ a temporary guard for the protection of the county jail, or for the safekeeping of prisoners. |
| (2) | The expenses of a temporary guard employed under Subsection (1) shall be a county charge. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 13, 2025 Special Session 1
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