Utah § 52-1-13 - Crime insurance as substitute for surety bond -- Requirements -- Failure to obtain and maintain crime insurance.
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§ 52-1-13. Crime insurance as substitute for surety bond -- Requirements -- Failure to obtain and maintain crime insurance.
52-1-13. Crime insurance as substitute for surety bond -- Requirements -- Failure to obtain and maintain crime insurance.
| (1) | In all cases where a bond is required of a public officer in this state to ensure against malfeasance or misfeasance in office, crime insurance shall instead be obtained. |
| (2) | Crime insurance and the amount of coverage required is subject to approval as provided by law. |
| (3) | The several boards, courts, or officers authorized by law to approve crime insurance may require review and update of the insurance annually. |
| (4) | Intentional failure to obtain and maintain required crime insurance is malfeasance in office and may subject the officeholder to proceedings for removal from office. |
Repealed and Re-enacted by Chapter 76, 2025 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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