Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-504.5 — Making a false statement to be used in a preliminary hearing.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 5: Falsification in Official Matters, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-504.5
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-8-101, and 76-8-501 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits making a false statement to be used in a preliminary hearing if the actor makes a false statement that: (2)(a) the actor does not believe to be true; (2)(b) the actor has reason to believe will be used in a preliminary hearing; and (2)(c) the actor made after having been notified either verbally or in writing that: (2)(c)(i) the statement may be used in a preliminary hearing before a magistrate or a judge; and (2)(c)(ii) if the actor makes a false statement after having received this notification, the actor is subject to a criminal penalty. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor. (4) It is not a defense to prosecution under this section that, if applicable, an oath or affirmation was administered or taken in an irregular manner. (5) A notification under Subsection (2)(c) is sufficient if the notification is verbal or written and is in substantially the following form: "You are notified that statements you are about to make may be presented to a magistrate or a judge in lieu of your sworn testimony at a preliminary examination. Any false statement you make and that you do not believe to be true may subject you to criminal punishment as a class A misdemeanor."
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Is making a false statement to be used in a preliminary hearing a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Making a false statement to be used in a preliminary hearing is a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-504.5.
Which Utah statute covers making a false statement to be used in a preliminary hearing?
Making a false statement to be used in a preliminary hearing is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-504.5 (Making a false statement to be used in a preliminary hearing).
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