Use of force in making a temporary detention by a private individual.

Utah Code § 77-7-7.1, under Chapter 77-7: Arrest, by Whom, and How Made.

Utah Code § 77-7-7.1

77-7-7.1. Use of force in making a temporary detention by a private individual.

(1) If a private individual temporarily detains another individual under Section, the private individual may use reasonable force to effect the temporary detention of the other individual if: 77-7-3 the other individual who is being temporarily detained flees or forcibly resists after being informed of the private individual's intention to make the temporary detention; and the private individual's temporary detention of the other individual is lawful.

(2) Deadly force in making a temporary detention may only be used if the situation justifies the use of deadly force under Section,, or. 76-2-402 76-2-405 76-2-407