Utah Code § 76-6-604

Current with legislation effective through 5/2/2024
Section 76-6-604 - Defense to action by person detained

In any action for false arrest, false imprisonment, unlawful detention, defamation of character, assault, trespass, or invasion of civil rights brought by any person detained by the merchant, it shall be a defense to such action that the merchant detaining such person had probable cause to believe that the person had committed retail theft and that the merchant acted reasonably under all circumstances.

Utah Code § 76-6-604

Enacted by Chapter 78, 1979 General Session