# Utah Code § 78B-5-204: Judgment against sheriff -- When conclusive against sureties on indemnity bond

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_204

## Section

- **Citation:** Utah Code § 78B-5-204
- **Heading:** Judgment against sheriff -- When conclusive against sureties on indemnity bond
- **Jurisdiction:** Utah
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Utah Code / Title 78B / Chapter 78B-5 / § 78B-5-204

## Text

If an action is brought against a sheriff for an act done by virtue of his office and he gives written notice to the sureties on any bond of indemnity received by him, the judgment recovered is conclusive evidence of his right to recover against such sureties. The court may, on motion, and upon five days notice, order judgment to be entered against them for the amount recovered, including costs.

## Nearby sections

- [Utah Code § 78B-5-101 § 78B-5-101. Right to jury trial.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_101.md)
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- [Utah Code § 78B-5-201 § 78B-5-201. Definitions -- Judgment recorded in Registry of Judgments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_201.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-5-202 § 78B-5-202. Duration of judgment -- Judgment as a lien upon real property -- Abstract of judgment -- Small claims judgment not a lien -- Appeal of judgment -- Child support orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_202.md)
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- [Utah Code § 78B-5-205 § 78B-5-205. Judgment by confession authorized.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_205.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-5-206 § 78B-5-206. Mileage allowance for judgment debtor required to appear.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_206.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-5-301 § 78B-5-301. Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_301.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-5-302 § 78B-5-302. Definition -- Filing of foreign judgments -- Postjudgment interest rate -- Status of foreign judgments.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_302.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-5-303 § 78B-5-303. Notice of filing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_303.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-5-304 § 78B-5-304. Stay.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_304.md)
- [Utah Code § 78B-5-305 § 78B-5-305. Lien.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_UT_T78B_S78B_5_305.md)

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