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2021 Utah Code
Title 24 - Forfeiture and Disposition of Property Act
Chapter 2 - Seizure of Property
Section 102 - Grounds for seizing property.
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UT Code § 24-2-102 (2021)
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Effective 5/5/2021
24-2-102. Grounds for seizing property.
Amended by Chapter 230, 2021 General Session
24-2-102. Grounds for seizing property.
- (1) A peace officer may seize property and contraband upon a search warrant or administrative warrant that is issued in accordance with the Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure.
- (2) A peace officer may seize property and contraband under this chapter when:
- (a) the seizure is incident to an arrest;
- (b) the property seized is the subject of a prior judgment in favor of the state in a criminal injunction or forfeiture proceeding under this title; or
- (c) the peace officer has probable cause to believe that the property:
- (i) is directly or indirectly dangerous to health or safety;
- (ii) is evidence of an offense;
- (iii) has been used or was intended to be used to commit an offense; or
- (iv) is proceeds of an offense.
Amended by Chapter 230, 2021 General Session
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