Penalty for wrongful refusal to allow writ of habeas corpus.

Utah Code § 78B-6-601, under Part 78B-6-6: Extraordinary Writs.

Utah Code § 78B-6-601

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.