Utah § 53-13-113 - Authority of peace officers to administer oaths.

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§ 53-13-113. Authority of peace officers to administer oaths.

Effective 5/7/2025
53-13-113.  Authority of peace officers to administer oaths.
     A peace officer, as defined in Section 53-1-102, who is acting within the scope of the peace officer's official duties may administer oaths.

Amended by Chapter 302, 2025 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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