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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits unlawful absence after pretrial release if the actor:
(a) has been granted pretrial release by court order or by other lawful authority upon condition that the actor subsequently appear personally upon a charge of an offense; and
(b) fails without just cause to appear at the time and place that have been lawfully designated for the actor's appearance.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is:
(a) a third degree felony if the offense for which the actor failed to appear is a felony;
(b) a class B misdemeanor if the offense for which the actor failed to appear is a misdemeanor; or
(c) an infraction if the offense for which the actor failed to appear is an infraction.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 76. Utah Criminal Code § 76-8-312. Unlawful absence after pretrial release - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-76-utah-criminal-code/ut-code-sect-76-8-312/
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