Utah Code Ann. § 53-13-116

Report required after pointing a firearm at an individual.

Effective May 7, 2025Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session
  1. (1) As used in this section:

    1. (a) "Conductive energy device" means a weapon that uses electrical current to disrupt voluntary control of muscles.
    2. (b) "Firearm" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-11-101.
    3. (c) "Law enforcement officer" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-13-103.
    4. (d) "Officer-involved critical incident" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-2-408.
  2. (2) A law enforcement officer shall file a report described in Subsection (3) if, during the performance of the officer's duties:

    1. (a) the officer points a firearm at an individual; or
    2. (b) the officer aims a conductive energy device at an individual and displays the electrical current.
  3. (3)

    1. (a) A report described in Subsection (2) shall include:

      1. (i) a description of the incident;
      2. (ii) the identification of the individuals involved in the incident; and
      3. (iii) any other information required by the law enforcement agency.
    2. (b) A law enforcement officer shall submit a report required under Subsection (2) to the officer's law enforcement agency within 48 hours after the incident.
  4. (4) A supervisory law enforcement officer shall review a report submitted under Subsection (3)(b).
  5. (5) This section does not apply to:

    1. (a) law enforcement training exercises; or
    2. (b) an officer who, as part of an officer-involved critical incident, engaged in conduct described under Subsection (2)(a) or (2)(b).

Amended by Chapter 173, 2025 General Session

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