Utah Code § 17-72-406
Maintaining order in the county jail -- Imposing restitution
Utah · Utah Code Title 17 — Counties · Status: effective
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- Utah Code § 17-72-406, Maintaining order in the county jail -- Imposing restitution, Utah, version 1 as recorded 2026-10-03, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/2329101
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(1) If a prisoner commits an act of violence against another individual, attempts to damage jail property, attempts to escape, or refuses to obey a lawful order and reasonable command, an officer or jail employee may use all reasonable means under the circumstances, including the use of a weapon:
(a) in self-defense;
(b) to defend another;
(c) to protect jail property;
(d) to prevent escape; or
(e) to enforce compliance with a lawful order and reasonable command.
(2)
(a) A jail may request restitution from a prisoner for damaging jail property as part of an administrative disciplinary hearing.
(b) To enforce ordered or agreed upon restitution, a jail may withdraw money from or place a hold on a prisoner's commissary account.