Utah § 17-76-214 - Leave of absence -- Sick leaves and vacations.
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§ 17-76-214. Leave of absence -- Sick leaves and vacations.
17-76-214. Leave of absence -- Sick leaves and vacations.
| (1) | The appointing authority, with the commission's approval, may grant a peace officer a leave of absence without pay for a period not to exceed one year. |
| (2) | If a peace officer on leave takes a higher position in police work that does not come under the merit system provisions of this part, the appointing authority may, with the commission's consent, renew the leave of absence. |
| (3) | If a peace officer is elected sheriff, or is appointed chief deputy, the peace officer shall automatically be placed on a leave of absence for the period of time the peace officer remains sheriff or chief deputy. |
| (4) | Upon the termination of a leave of absence, the peace officer shall be returned to the peace officer's former position. |
| (5) | Sick leaves and vacations with pay shall be as provided by law or ordinance. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 14, 2025 Special Session 1
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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