2006 Utah Code - 78-24-13 — Unlawful arrest -- Void -- Damages recoverable.

     78-24-13.   Unlawful arrest -- Void -- Damages recoverable.
     The arrest of a witness contrary to Section 78-24-12 is void, and when willfully made is a contempt of the court, and the person making it is responsible to the witness arrested for double the amount of the damages which may be assessed against him, and is also liable to an action at the suit of the party serving the witness with the subpoena for the damages sustained by him in consequence of the arrest.

Amended by Chapter 20, 1995 General Session