Utah § 53-13-115 - Peace officer restraint prohibition.
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§ 53-13-115. Peace officer restraint prohibition.
53-13-115. Peace officer restraint prohibition.
| (1) | A peace officer may not restrain a person by the application of a knee applying pressure to the neck or throat of a person. |
| (2) | A violation of this section shall be referred separately to the county or district attorney for review, and to the Peace Officer Standards and Training Council for investigation. |
| (3) | A violation of this section is a third degree felony. |
| (4) |
If the violation results in:
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Enacted by Chapter 6, 2020 Special Session 5
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 53-13-115 ("Peace officer restraint prohibition.") 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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