Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 77-11b-204 — Compensation for damaged property subject to forfeiture.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 2: Initiating Forfeiture of Seized Property, Utah Code.
Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 77-11b-204
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
(1) As used in this section: (1)(a) "Damage or other injury" does not mean normal depreciation, deterioration, or ordinary wear and tear of the property. (1)(b) "Wildlife" means the same as that term is defined in Section 23A-1-101. (2) If seized property is returned under this chapter, a claimant has a civil right of action against an agency for a claim based upon the negligent destruction, loss, or damage or other injury to seized property while in the possession or custody of the agency. (3) This section does not apply to wildlife or parts of wildlife that are seized for an offense under Title 23A, Wildlife Resources Act.
Official sources
Legal terms used in this section
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.