Utah Code § 78B-6-601

Current through the 2024 Fourth Special Session
Section 78B-6-601 - Penalty for wrongful refusal to allow writ of habeas corpus

Any judge, whether acting individually or as a member of a court, who wrongfully and willfully refuses to allow a writ of habeas corpus whenever proper application has been made shall forfeit and pay a sum not exceeding $5,000 to the aggrieved party.

Utah Code § 78B-6-601

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session .