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Utah Code § 17-72-406: Maintaining order in the county jail -- Imposing restitution.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Title 17 Counties
  2. Chapter 17-72 County Sheriff
  3. Part 17-72-4 County Jails

(1) If a prisoner commits an act of violence against another individual, attempts to damage jail property, attempts to escape, or refuses to obey a lawful order and reasonable command, an officer or jail employee may use all reasonable means under the circumstances, including the use of a weapon:

(a) in self-defense;

(b) to defend another;

(c) to protect jail property;

(d) to prevent escape; or

(e) to enforce compliance with a lawful order and reasonable command.

(2)

(a) A jail may request restitution from a prisoner for damaging jail property as part of an administrative disciplinary hearing.

(b) To enforce ordered or agreed upon restitution, a jail may withdraw money from or place a hold on a prisoner's commissary account.

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