Utah Code § 77-7-7

Current with legislation effective through 5/2/2024
Section 77-7-7 - Force in making arrest

If a person is being arrested and flees or forcibly resists after being informed of the intention to make the arrest, the person arresting may use reasonable force to effect the arrest. Deadly force may be used only as provided in Section 76-2-404.

Utah Code § 77-7-7

Enacted by Chapter 15, 1980 General Session