Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-16 — Authority of peace officer to frisk suspect for dangerous weapon - Grounds.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Chapter 7: Arrest, by Whom, and How Made, Utah Code.
Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-16
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.
A peace officer who has stopped a person temporarily for questioning may frisk the person for a dangerous weapon if the peace officer reasonably believes the peace officer or any other person is in danger.
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