Utah Code 76-1-301.5. Time limitations for prosecution of misusing public money, falsification or alteration of government records, and bribery
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(1) A prosecution for misusing public money, falsification or alteration of government records, or for a bribery offense shall be commenced within two years after facts constituting the offense have been reported to a prosecutor having responsibility and jurisdiction to prosecute the offense.
Terms Used In Utah Code 76-1-301.5
- Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
- Offense: means a violation of any penal statute of this state. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Prosecute: To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government.
(2) This section does not shorten the limitation of actions under Section 76-1-302 or Subsection 76-1-303(3) .