(1) If a prisoner commits an act of violence against another person, attempts to damage jail property, attempts to escape, or refuses to obey a lawful order and reasonable command, an officer or other employee of the jail may use all reasonable means under the circumstances, including the use of a weapon, to defend himself, defend another, protect jail property, prevent escape, or enforce compliance with a lawful order and reasonable command.

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Terms Used In Utah Code 17-22-28

  • Person: means :
         (24)(a) an individual;
         (24)(b) an association;
         (24)(c) an institution;
         (24)(d) a corporation;
         (24)(e) a company;
         (24)(f) a trust;
         (24)(g) a limited liability company;
         (24)(h) a partnership;
         (24)(i) a political subdivision;
         (24)(j) a government office, department, division, bureau, or other body of government; and
         (24)(k) any other organization or entity. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Property: includes both real and personal property. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
(2) A jail may request restitution from a prisoner for damaging jail property as part of an administrative disciplinary hearing. To enforce restitution, a jail may withdraw money from or place a hold on a prisoner’s account.