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This bill modifies Utah's laws regarding the issuance of summonses and arrest warrants by creating a presumption against issuing a warrant in lieu of a summons under specific circumstances. Specifically, if an accused person was previously booked into jail but released because a prosecutor did not file charges within the required time, and then the prosecutor files charges more than 60 days after release, there is a presumption against issuing a warrant. However, this presumption can be overcome if the accused fails to appear on a served summons, a summons cannot be served after good faith attempts, or the prosecutor establishes good cause for a warrant (such as preventing injury or protecting public safety). The bill also clarifies existing rules about when warrants can be executed, distinguishing between felony and misdemeanor arrests, and specifying time constraints (daytime hours being 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., nighttime hours being 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.). Additionally, the bill outlines responsibilities for law enforcement agencies in transporting defendants and reporting warrant statuses, including a requirement to indicate within 48 hours if a warrant is an extradition warrant. The bill is set to take effect on May 7, 2025.

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