Utah · Utah Code — Title 76, Utah Criminal Code

Utah Code Title 76 § 76-17-402: Enforcement authority of peace officers.

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What this law says, in plain English

This statute grants peace officers authority to enforce criminal laws by investigating crimes, assisting grand juries, and supporting prosecution through attorney general or county offices.

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