Utah § 77-3-10 - Assault in presence of magistrate or court.
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§ 77-3-10. Assault in presence of magistrate or court.
77-3-10. Assault in presence of magistrate or court.
A person who, in the presence of the court or magistrate, assaults or threatens to assault another or to commit an offense against person or property, or who contends with another with threatening words, may be ordered by the court or magistrate to give security and if the person refuses to do so, may be committed as provided in Subsection 77-3-8(2)(b).
Amended by Chapter 302, 2025 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Utah Code § 77-3-10 cover?
Section 77-3-10 ("Assault in presence of magistrate or court.") 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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