Utah · Utah Code — Title 77, Utah Code of Criminal Procedure
Utah Code Title 77 § 77-9-3: Authority of peace officer of this state beyond normal jurisdiction.
What this law says, in plain English
This statute defines the circumstances under which state peace officers may exercise authority outside their normal jurisdiction, including fresh pursuit, crimes committed in their presence, cross-jurisdictional investigations, and assistance requests. Officers must notify local authorities before or as soon as reasonably possible after taking such action.
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