Utah · Utah Code — Title 76, Utah Criminal Code
Utah Code Title 76 § 76-8-603: Wrongfully issued writ of attachment by a justice court judge.
What this law says, in plain English
A justice court judge commits a criminal offense by issuing a writ of attachment before an affidavit is filed or when the affidavit fails to meet procedural requirements. The violation is classified as a class B misdemeanor, and the judge may owe civil damages to affected parties.
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