Utah · Utah Code — Title 77, Utah Code of Criminal Procedure
Utah Code Title 77 § 77-7-12: Detaining persons suspected of shoplifting or library theft -- Persons authorized.
What this law says, in plain English
This statute authorizes peace officers, merchants, and library employees to detain persons suspected of shoplifting or library theft for investigation and recovery of goods, provided there are reasonable grounds and the detention is reasonable in manner and duration.
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