76-8-603. Wrongfully issued writ of attachment by a justice court judge.
(1) Terms defined in Sectionsandapply to this section. 76-1-101.5 76-8-101
(2) An actor commits wrongfully issued writ of attachment by a justice court judge if the actor: is a justice court judge; and issues a writ of attachment in an action, suit, or proceeding: before the affidavit is filed; or in which the affidavit filed does not conform substantially with the requirements of Rule 64C of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.
(4) In addition to the penalty under Subsection (3), an actor is liable to the person whose property, credits, money, or earnings are attached for: double the value of the attached property; all costs paid by the person; and all damages incurred in the attachment proceedings.