Utah § 81-11-316 - Role of law enforcement.
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§ 81-11-316. Role of law enforcement.
81-11-316. Role of law enforcement.
At the request of a prosecutor or the attorney general acting under Section 81-11-315, a law enforcement officer may take any lawful action reasonably necessary to locate a minor child or a party and assist a prosecutor or attorney general with responsibilities under Section 81-11-315.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 426, 2025 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Utah Code § 81-11-316 cover?
Section 81-11-316 ("Role of law enforcement.") 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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