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Utah Code Title 77. Utah Code of Criminal Procedure § 77-11a-201. Grounds for seizing property and contraband

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

A peace officer may seize property or contraband:

(1) upon a search warrant or administrative warrant that is issued in accordance with the Utah Code and the Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure;

(2) when the seizure is incident to an arrest;

(3) when the property seized is the subject of a prior judgment in favor of the state in a criminal injunction or forfeiture proceeding under Chapter 11b, Forfeiture of Seized Property; or

(4) when the peace officer has probable cause to believe that the property or contraband:

(a) is directly or indirectly dangerous to health or safety;

(b) is evidence of an offense;

(c) has been used or was intended to be used to commit an offense; or

(d) is proceeds of an offense.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 77. Utah Code of Criminal Procedure § 77-11a-201. Grounds for seizing property and contraband - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-77-utah-code-of-criminal-procedure/ut-code-sect-77-11a-201/

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