2006 Utah Code - 78-35-5 — Penalties for wrongful acts of defendant.

     78-35-5.   Penalties for wrongful acts of defendant.
     If the defendant attempts to evade the service of the writ of habeas corpus, or if the defendant or any officer willfully fails to comply with the legal duties imposed upon him, or if he disobeys the order of discharge, he is guilty of a class B misdemeanor, and shall also forfeit to the person aggrieved not more than $5,000. Any person knowingly aiding in or abetting invalidation of this section is subject to the same punishment and forfeiture.

Amended by Chapter 241, 1991 General Session