There is a newer version of the Utah Code
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Other previous versions
View our newest version here

2015 Utah Code
Title 39 - Militia and Armories
Chapter 4 - Utah State Defense Force Act
Section 12 - Military court law and rules of National Guard applicable -- Privilege from arrest, posse comitatus, and jury service.

UT Code § 39-4-12 (2015) What's This?
39-4-12. Military court law and rules of National Guard applicable -- Privilege from arrest, posse comitatus, and jury service.
  • (1) When the forces or any part of them are ordered out for active service or are serving as members of the Utah State Defense Force, the Utah Code of Military Justice, as it applies to the state National Guard, and regulations prescribed under it apply to the Utah State Defense Force.
  • (2) Members of the Utah State Defense Force are privileged from arrest under Section 39-1-54, when in state service.
  • (3) Persons serving in the Utah State Defense Force are, during this service, exempt from posse comitatus and from jury duty.


Amended by Chapter 210, 1988 General Session

Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Utah may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.