Utah Code Title 17. Counties § 17-30a-307. Probationary period of appointment

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) A peace officer appointed under Section 17-30a-306 shall serve a probationary period of 12 consecutive months, during which time the officer may be discharged at the sole discretion of the appointing authority.

(2)(a) At the request of the appointing authority and with the approval of the commission, the probationary period may be extended beyond 12 months for an officer who has not yet satisfactorily completed an approved peace officer training program and received a certificate of completion under Title 53, Chapter 6, Peace Officer Standards and Training Act.

(b) At the request of the appointing authority and with the approval of the commission, the probationary period of an officer may be extended beyond 12 months for good cause shown.

(3) If a peace officer is retained in a position after the expiration of the probationary period, the officer's retention constitutes appointment to merit status.

(4) A person removed from employment during the probationary period may not be placed on the eligible register again without having passed another regular examination.

(5) The commission may adopt rules governing probationary periods for other appointments, including the appointing or transfer of a peace officer from another jurisdiction.

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