A Utah Section 1983 Claim--Deprivation of Rights is a civil lawsuit that can be filed in the state of Utah if a person's constitutional rights have been violated by a state or local government official or entity. This type of claim is based on the federal civil rights statute 42 U.S.C. Section 1983. The claim must demonstrate that the government official or entity acted with “deliberate indifference” or “gross negligence” in a manner that deprived the plaintiff of his or her constitutional rights. There are three main types of Utah Section 1983 Claim--Deprivation of Rights: 1. Excessive Force Claims: These claims involve an allegation that the government official or entity used excessive force during an arrest, detainment, or interrogation, resulting in physical or emotional harm. 2. False Arrest Claims: These claims involve an allegation that the government official or entity unlawfully arrested or imprisoned the plaintiff without probable cause or due process of law. 3. Due Process Claims: These claims involve an allegation that the government official or entity deprived the plaintiff of his or her right to due process of law.