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2021 Utah Code
Title 78B - Judicial Code
Chapter 6 - Particular Proceedings
Part 6 - Extraordinary Writs
Section 605 - Penalties for wrongful acts of defendant.
Universal Citation: UT Code § 78B-6-605 (2021)
78B-6-605. Penalties for wrongful acts of defendant.
Enacted by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
- (1) A defendant, officer, or other person is guilty of a class B misdemeanor and liable to the injured party in an amount not to exceed $5,000 if:
- (a) the defendant attempts to evade the service of the writ of habeas corpus; or
- (b) an officer or other person willfully fails to comply with the legal duties imposed upon him or disobeys an order to release a person in custody.
- (2) Any person knowingly aiding in or abetting invalidation of this section is subject to the same punishment and forfeiture.
Enacted by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
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