Utah § 17-72-705 - Only written directions to sheriff binding.
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§ 17-72-705. Only written directions to sheriff binding.
17-72-705. Only written directions to sheriff binding.
No direction by a party or the party's attorney to the sheriff in respect to the execution of process or the return thereof or to any act or omission relating thereto is available to discharge or excuse the sheriff from liability for neglect or misconduct, unless the direction is contained in a writing, signed by the attorney of the party or by the party if the party has no attorney.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 13, 2025 Special Session 1
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What does Utah Code § 17-72-705 cover?
Section 17-72-705 ("Only written directions to sheriff binding.") 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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