UTAH LEO EXAMINATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What is a Summons? Answer: Call issued by a court to appear, come,
or do something.
◉ Who can be Summoned? Answer: Defendant to appear in court, and
person to appear in court as jury or witness.
◉ Writs is Replevin? Answer: An order or writ issued to recover an item
of personal property.
◉ What is Attachment and Garnishment? Answer: - An order to
withhold non-exempt personal property or money owed to a third party.
- Withhold wages or property.
◉ 1. What is a Temporary Restraining order?
2. When are they ordinarily issued? Answer: 1. - Order issued by a court
retraining the conduct of a person and protecting a victim from the
activities of an abusive person.
- 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?
2. What can the order consist of? Answer: 1. Order issued by a court
meant to protect a person 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? Answer: Removal of a tenant from
rental property by the landlord.
◉ What is a Liens? Answer: A legal claim or hold over property to
secure the payment of a debt.
◉ What are civil bench warrants for arrest? Answer: 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? Answer: 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? Answer: - Peace Officers
- Sheriffs and deputy Sheriffs
- Constables and constables deputies
- State-employed investigators who are authorized to serve process.
◉ Licensed Private Investigators may serve: Answer: - 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 party to the action or not an
attorney for one of the parties can serve: Answer: - Complaints and
petitions
- Summonses
- Subpoenas
, ◉ What are the functions or Patrol? Answer: - Reduce or remove
opportunities to commit crimes
- Protect life and property from criminals, hazards, and other conditions
adverse to the safety of life property.
- Preserve the public peace/quality of life.
- Enforce laws and ordinances
- Detect and arrest offenders
- Preform services like rendering aid and providing information.
◉ What is Proactive patrol? Answer: - Aim is to be highly visible in
order to discourage the occurrence of the problem you are seeking to
control.
◉ What is Reactive patrol? Answer: - Aim is to apprehend the violator
or criminal in the act or after the fact.
◉ Major characteristics of automobile patrol? Answer: - Moving or
fixed
- Solo or with a partner
- used to cover larger geographical areas
- more efficient use of resources
- faster response time
- Isolates officer from public
- Some of Officer's attention is diverted to driving
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
◉ What is a Summons? Answer: Call issued by a court to appear, come,
or do something.
◉ Who can be Summoned? Answer: Defendant to appear in court, and
person to appear in court as jury or witness.
◉ Writs is Replevin? Answer: An order or writ issued to recover an item
of personal property.
◉ What is Attachment and Garnishment? Answer: - An order to
withhold non-exempt personal property or money owed to a third party.
- Withhold wages or property.
◉ 1. What is a Temporary Restraining order?
2. When are they ordinarily issued? Answer: 1. - Order issued by a court
retraining the conduct of a person and protecting a victim from the
activities of an abusive person.
- 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?
2. What can the order consist of? Answer: 1. Order issued by a court
meant to protect a person 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? Answer: Removal of a tenant from
rental property by the landlord.
◉ What is a Liens? Answer: A legal claim or hold over property to
secure the payment of a debt.
◉ What are civil bench warrants for arrest? Answer: 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? Answer: 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? Answer: - Peace Officers
- Sheriffs and deputy Sheriffs
- Constables and constables deputies
- State-employed investigators who are authorized to serve process.
◉ Licensed Private Investigators may serve: Answer: - 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 party to the action or not an
attorney for one of the parties can serve: Answer: - Complaints and
petitions
- Summonses
- Subpoenas
, ◉ What are the functions or Patrol? Answer: - Reduce or remove
opportunities to commit crimes
- Protect life and property from criminals, hazards, and other conditions
adverse to the safety of life property.
- Preserve the public peace/quality of life.
- Enforce laws and ordinances
- Detect and arrest offenders
- Preform services like rendering aid and providing information.
◉ What is Proactive patrol? Answer: - Aim is to be highly visible in
order to discourage the occurrence of the problem you are seeking to
control.
◉ What is Reactive patrol? Answer: - Aim is to apprehend the violator
or criminal in the act or after the fact.
◉ Major characteristics of automobile patrol? Answer: - Moving or
fixed
- Solo or with a partner
- used to cover larger geographical areas
- more efficient use of resources
- faster response time
- Isolates officer from public
- Some of Officer's attention is diverted to driving
