76-8-701. Definitions. For the purposes of this part: (1) “Chief administrative officer” means the president of an institution of higher education or a person designated by the president. (2) “Enter” means intrusion of the entire body. (3) “Institution” or “institution of higher education” means: (a) a state institution of higher education as defined in Section […]
76-8-702. Purpose. It is the purpose of this part to: (1) supplement and clarify the power vested in the governing board of each institution of higher education; and (2) regulate, conduct, and enforce law and order on property owned, operated, or controlled by each institution of higher education. Amended by Chapter 257, 2013 General Session
76-8-703. Criminal trespass upon an institution of higher education. (1) (a) A chief administrative officer may order a person to leave property that is owned, operated, or controlled by an institution of higher education if the person: (i) acts or if the chief administrative officer has reasonable cause to believe that the person intends to […]
76-8-705. Willful interference with lawful activities of students or faculty. A person is guilty of a class C misdemeanor if, on property that is owned, operated, or controlled by an institution of higher education, the person willfully: (1) denies to a student, school official, employee, or invitee lawful: (a) freedom of movement; (b) use of […]
76-8-707. Assistance by local authorities. (1) If, in the judgment of the chief administrative officer of any institution of higher education, or in the judgment of any officer or employee designated by him to maintain order on a campus or related facility, the law enforcement agency or security department of that institution lacks sufficient manpower […]
76-8-709. Enforcement of laws by local agencies not limited. Nothing in this part shall limit: (1) the right or duty of any local law enforcement agency to enforce the law which it had prior to this enactment; or (2) the right of any state or local law enforcement agency to enforce the laws of this […]
76-8-716. Request for assistance from state and local law enforcement authorities. If, in the judgment of the chief administrative officer of any school or institution of higher education, his agent, or representative, the police or security department of that institution lacks sufficient manpower to deal effectively with any condition of unrest existing or developing on […]
76-8-717. Violations — Classifications of offenses. Except as otherwise provided, a person found guilty of a violation of this part shall be punished as follows: (1) upon the first and second conviction, the person is guilty of a class B misdemeanor; or (2) if the person has previously been convicted two or more times of […]
