Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-509 — Extortion or bribery to dismiss a criminal proceeding.
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. § 76-8-509
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)(a) As used in this section, "victim" includes a child or other individual under the care or custody of a parent or guardian. (1)(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-8-101, and 76-8-501 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits extortion or bribery to dismiss a criminal proceeding if the actor attempts to induce an alleged victim of a crime to take an action to secure the dismissal or to prevent the filing of a criminal complaint, indictment, or information by: (2)(a) the use of force; or (2)(b) a threat that would constitute a means of committing the offense of theft by extortion under Section 76-6-406 if the threat were employed to obtain property or by promise of a reward or pecuniary benefit. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a second degree felony.
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Is extortion or bribery to dismiss a criminal proceeding a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Extortion or bribery to dismiss a criminal proceeding is a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-509.
Which Utah statute covers extortion or bribery to dismiss a criminal proceeding?
Extortion or bribery to dismiss a criminal proceeding is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-509 (Extortion or bribery to dismiss a criminal proceeding).
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