Section 102 – Grounds for seizing property.

• (1) A peace officer may seize property and contraband upon a search warrant or administrative warrant that is issued in accordance with the Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure.

• (2) A peace officer may seize property and contraband under this chapter when:
  • (a) the seizure is incident to an arrest;
  • (b) the property seized is the subject of a prior judgment in favor of the state in a criminal injunction or forfeiture proceeding under this title; or
  • (c) the peace officer has probable cause to believe that the property:
    • (i) is directly or indirectly dangerous to health or safety;
    • (ii) is evidence of an offense;
    • (iii) has been used or was intended to be used to commit an offense; or
    • (iv) is proceeds of an offense.

Amended by Chapter 230, 2021 General Session