Utah LEO | Questions and answers |
2025/2026
What is a Civil Dispute? A conflict between two or more parties where no crime is
occurred.
What is a Summons? Call issued by a court to appear, come, or do something.
Who can be Summoned? Defendant to appear in court, and person to appear in court
as jury or witness.
Writs is Replevin? An order or writ issued to recover an item of personal
property.
What is Attachment and - An order to withhold non-exempt personal property or
Garnishment? money owed to a third party.
- Withhold wages or property.
1. What is a Temporary Restraining 1. - Order issued by a court retraining the conduct of a
order? person and protecting a victim from the activities of an
2. When are they ordinarily abusive person.
issued? - An order of the court that states a person is to refrain from
particular acts and to stay away from particular places.
2. - After an "Ex Parte Appearance"; (An appearance in court
by one party without the other being present.)
1. What is a Protective Order? 1. Order issued by a court meant to protect a person
2. What can the order consist of? from harm or harassment.
2. - To stay away from the petitioners home, job, vehicle,
, or school.
- No Contact or harass
- Not possess gun or other weapons
- Establish temporary custody of children
What is a Notice of Eviction? Removal of a tenant from rental property by the landlord.
What is a Liens? A legal claim or hold over property to secure the payment of
a debt.
, What are civil bench warrants for arrest? Arrest warrant issued by a judge in a civil case and is
typically issued for contempt of court or failure to
appear.
What are Custody Decrees? Court judgement which names the parent with whom the
child will live, how visitation will be handled, and who will
provide financial support.
Utah Courts can be served by who? - Peace Officers
- Sheriffs and deputy Sheriffs
- Constables and constables deputies
- State-employed investigators who are authorized to serve
process.
Licensed Private Investigators may serve: - Complaints, petitions, and small claims affidavits
- Summonses
- Supplemental orders
- orders to show cause
- notices
- small claims orders
- writs of garnishments
- garnishee orders
- subpoenas
Person over 18 years of age and not a - Complaints and petitions
party to the action or not an attorney - Summonses
for one of the parties can serve:
- Subpoenas
What are the functions or Patrol? - Reduce or remove opportunities to commit crimes
2025/2026
What is a Civil Dispute? A conflict between two or more parties where no crime is
occurred.
What is a Summons? Call issued by a court to appear, come, or do something.
Who can be Summoned? Defendant to appear in court, and person to appear in court
as jury or witness.
Writs is Replevin? An order or writ issued to recover an item of personal
property.
What is Attachment and - An order to withhold non-exempt personal property or
Garnishment? money owed to a third party.
- Withhold wages or property.
1. What is a Temporary Restraining 1. - Order issued by a court retraining the conduct of a
order? person and protecting a victim from the activities of an
2. When are they ordinarily abusive person.
issued? - An order of the court that states a person is to refrain from
particular acts and to stay away from particular places.
2. - After an "Ex Parte Appearance"; (An appearance in court
by one party without the other being present.)
1. What is a Protective Order? 1. Order issued by a court meant to protect a person
2. What can the order consist of? from harm or harassment.
2. - To stay away from the petitioners home, job, vehicle,
, or school.
- No Contact or harass
- Not possess gun or other weapons
- Establish temporary custody of children
What is a Notice of Eviction? Removal of a tenant from rental property by the landlord.
What is a Liens? A legal claim or hold over property to secure the payment of
a debt.
, What are civil bench warrants for arrest? Arrest warrant issued by a judge in a civil case and is
typically issued for contempt of court or failure to
appear.
What are Custody Decrees? Court judgement which names the parent with whom the
child will live, how visitation will be handled, and who will
provide financial support.
Utah Courts can be served by who? - Peace Officers
- Sheriffs and deputy Sheriffs
- Constables and constables deputies
- State-employed investigators who are authorized to serve
process.
Licensed Private Investigators may serve: - Complaints, petitions, and small claims affidavits
- Summonses
- Supplemental orders
- orders to show cause
- notices
- small claims orders
- writs of garnishments
- garnishee orders
- subpoenas
Person over 18 years of age and not a - Complaints and petitions
party to the action or not an attorney - Summonses
for one of the parties can serve:
- Subpoenas
What are the functions or Patrol? - Reduce or remove opportunities to commit crimes
