UTAH CODE (Last Updated: January 16, 2015) |
Title 77. Utah Code of Criminal Procedure |
Chapter 7. Arrest, by Whom, and How Made |
§ 77-7-16. Authority of peace officer to frisk suspect for dangerous weapon -- Grounds.
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- A peace officer who has stopped a person temporarily for questioning may frisk the person for a dangerous weapon if he reasonably believes he or any other person is in danger.
Enacted by Chapter 15, 1980 General Session