Utah Code Ann. § 77-36-2.4 – Violation of protective orders -- Mandatory arrest -- Penalties. | Midpage
§ 77-36-2.4
Utah Code Ann. § 77-36-2.4
Violation of protective orders -- Mandatory arrest -- Penalties.
Effective May 9, 2017
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(1) A law enforcement officer shall, without a warrant, arrest an alleged perpetrator whenever there is probable cause to believe that the alleged perpetrator has violated any of the provisions of an ex parte protective order or protective order.
(2)
(a) Intentional or knowing violation of any ex parte protective order or protective order is a class A misdemeanor, in accordance with Section 76-5-108, except where a greater penalty is provided in this chapter, and is a domestic violence offense, pursuant to Section 77-36-1.
(b) Second or subsequent violations of ex parte protective orders or protective orders carry increased penalties, in accordance with Section 77-36-1.1.
(3) As used in this section, "ex parte protective order" or "protective order" includes: