Utah Code § 78B-1-139

Witnesses -- Unlawful arrest -- Void -- Damages recoverable
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The arrest of a witness contrary to Section 78B-1-138 is void, and when willfully made is a
contempt of the court. The person making the arrest is responsible to the witness arrested for
double the amount of the damages which may be assessed against the witness, and is also
liable to an action at the suit of the party serving the witness with the subpoena for the damages
sustained by the party in consequence of the arrest.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session

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