78B-3-104. Actions against officers -- Bond required -- Costs and attorney fees.
(1) A person may not file an action against a law enforcement officer acting within the
scope of the officer's official duties unless the person has posted a bond in an amount determined
by the court.
(2) The bond shall cover all estimated costs and attorney fees the officer may be expected
to incur in defending the action, in the event the officer prevails.
(3) The prevailing party shall recover from the losing party all costs and attorney fees
allowed by the court.
(4) In the event the plaintiff prevails, the official bond of the officer shall be liable for the
plaintiff's costs and attorney fees.
Enacted by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session
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