Utah Code 76-8-504.6. Providing false or misleading information
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For details, see Utah Code § 76-3-204
Attorney's Note
Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class B misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Utah Code 76-8-504.6
- Actor: means a person whose criminal responsibility is in issue in a criminal action. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Material: means capable of affecting the course or outcome of an official proceeding, unless the individual who made the statement or provided the information retracts the statement or information before the earlier of:(2)(a) the end of the official proceeding in which the statement was made or the information was provided;(2)(b) when it becomes manifest that the false or misleading nature of the statement or information has been or will be exposed; or(2)(c) when the statement or information substantially affects the proceeding. See Utah Code 76-8-501
- Person: means an individual, public or private corporation, government, partnership, or unincorporated association. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
- Probation: A sentencing alternative to imprisonment in which the court releases convicted defendants under supervision as long as certain conditions are observed.
(1)(a) As used in this section, “officer of the court” means:(1)(a)(i) a prosecutor;(1)(a)(ii) a judge;(1)(a)(iii) a court clerk;(1)(a)(iv) an interpreter;(1)(a)(v) a presentence investigator;(1)(a)(vi) a probation officer;(1)(a)(vii) a parole officer; or(1)(a)(viii) an individual reasonably believed to be gathering information for a criminal proceeding.(1)(b) Terms defined in Sections76-1-101.5 ,76-8-101 , and76-8-501 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits providing false or misleading information if the actor, not under oath or affirmation, intentionally or knowingly provides false or misleading material information to:
(2)(a) an officer of the court for the purpose of influencing a criminal proceeding; or
(2)(b) the Bureau of Criminal Identification for the purpose of obtaining a certificate of eligibility for:
(2)(b)(i) expungement; or
(2)(b)(ii) removal of the person‘s name from the White Collar Crime Registry created in Title 77, Chapter 42, Utah White Collar Crime Offender Registry.
(3) Except as provided in Subsection (4), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.
(4) This section does not apply under circumstances amounting to Section 76-8-306 or any other provision of this code carrying a greater penalty.