Utah Code 76-8-601. Wrongful commencement of an action in justice court
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(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
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 76-8-601
- Actor: means a person whose criminal responsibility is in issue in a criminal action. See Utah Code 76-1-101.5
(2) An actor commits wrongful commencement of an action in justice court if the actor:
(2)(a) is:
(2)(a)(i) a party to a suit or a proceeding; or
(2)(a)(ii) an agent or attorney for a party to a suit or proceeding; and
(2)(b) except as provided in Section 78A-7-105 or 78A-7-106 , knowingly commences, prosecutes, or maintains an action, suit, or proceeding in a justice court.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.