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2025 Utah Code
Title 77 - Utah Code of Criminal Procedure
Chapter 7 - Arrest, by Whom, and How Made
Section 16 - Authority of peace officer to frisk suspect for dangerous weapon -- Grounds.
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UT Code § 77-7-16 (2025)
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77-7-16. Authority of peace officer to frisk suspect for dangerous weapon -- Grounds.
A peace officer who has stopped a person temporarily for questioning may frisk the person for a dangerous weapon if the peace officer reasonably believes the peace officer or any other person is in danger.
Amended by Chapter 302, 2025 General Session
77-7-16. Authority of peace officer to frisk suspect for dangerous weapon -- Grounds.
A peace officer who has stopped a person temporarily for questioning may frisk the person for a dangerous weapon if the peace officer reasonably believes the peace officer or any other person is in danger.
Amended by Chapter 302, 2025 General Session
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