2006 Utah Code - 77-23-211 — Violation of health, safety, building, or animal cruelty laws or ordinances -- Warrants to obtain evidence.

     77-23-211.   Violation of health, safety, building, or animal cruelty laws or ordinances -- Warrants to obtain evidence.
     In addition to other warrants provided by this chapter, magistrates, upon a showing of probable cause to believe a state, county, or city law or ordinance, has been violated in relation to health, safety, building, or animal cruelty, may issue a warrant for the purpose of obtaining evidence of a violation. Warrants may be obtained from a magistrate upon request of peace officers and state, county, and municipal health, fire, building, and animal control personnel only after approval by a prosecuting attorney. A search warrant issued under this section shall be directed to any peace officer within the county where the warrant is to be executed, who shall serve the same. Other concerned personnel may accompany the officer.

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 142, 1994 General Session