Utah LEO Study Guide Questions
And Correct Answers
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 Garnishment?
- 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?
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?
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?
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 party to the action or not an attorney for
one of the parties can serve:
- Complaints and petitions
- Summonses
- Subpoenas
What are the functions or Patrol?
- 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
And Correct Answers
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 Garnishment?
- 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?
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?
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?
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 party to the action or not an attorney for
one of the parties can serve:
- Complaints and petitions
- Summonses
- Subpoenas
What are the functions or Patrol?
- 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
