Utah legal term
Knock and announce warrant in Utah Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Utah legislative session
In Utah criminal law, “Knock and announce warrant” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Utah criminal code.
What does “Knock and announce warrant” mean in Utah criminal law?
"Knock and announce warrant" means a lawful search warrant that authorizes entry into a building after knocking and demanding entry onto a premises described in Subsection (2). (Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-8)
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