Utah § 77-9-2 - Procedure after arrest.

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§ 77-9-2. Procedure after arrest.

Effective 5/7/2025
77-9-2.  Procedure after arrest.
     An officer who has made an arrest pursuant to Section 77-9-1 shall without unnecessary delay take the person arrested before a magistrate of the county in which the arrest was made. The magistrate shall conduct a hearing to determine the lawfulness of the arrest. If the magistrate finds the arrest was lawful, the magistrate may commit the person arrested for a reasonable time or may admit the person to bail pending extradition proceedings.

Amended by Chapter 302, 2025 General Session

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What does Utah Code § 77-9-2 cover?

Section 77-9-2 ("Procedure after arrest.") 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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