Title 77 Chapter 7 Section 16

Utah Code of Criminal Procedure
Arrest, by Whom, and How Made
Section 16
Authority of peace officer to frisk suspect for dangerous weapon -- Grounds.

            

77-7-16.   Authority of peace officer to frisk suspect for dangerous weapon -- Grounds.

            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