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Utah · Through 2026 General Session

Utah Code § 78B-6-601: Penalty for wrongful refusal to allow writ of habeas corpus.

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  1. Title 78B Judicial Code
  2. Chapter 78B-6 Particular Proceedings
  3. Part 78B-6-6 Extraordinary Writs

Any judge, whether acting individually or as a member of a court, who wrongfully and willfully refuses to allow a writ of habeas corpus whenever proper application has been made shall forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding $5,000 to the aggrieved party.

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