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Home » US Law » 2022 Utah Code » Title 78B - Judicial Code » Chapter 3 - Actions and Venue » Part 1 - Actions - Right to Sue and Be Sued » Section 104 – Actions against officers — Bond required — Costs and attorney fees.
78B-3-104. Actions against officers — Bond required — Costs and attorney fees.

  • (1) A person may not file an action against a law enforcement officer acting within the scope of the officer’s official duties unless the person has posted a bond in an amount determined by the court.
  • (2) The bond shall cover all estimated costs and attorney fees the officer may be expected to incur in defending the action, in the event the officer prevails.
  • (3) The prevailing party shall recover from the losing party all costs and attorney fees allowed by the court.
  • (4) In the event the plaintiff prevails, the official bond of the officer shall be liable for the plaintiff’s costs and attorney fees.

Enacted by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session