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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-8-101, and 76-8-501 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits providing false personal information to a peace officer if the actor knowingly:
(a) with intent of misleading a peace officer as to the actor's identity, birth date, or place of residence, gives a false name, birth date, or address to the peace officer in the lawful discharge of the peace officer's official duties; or
(b) with the intent of leading a peace officer to believe that the actor is another actual individual, gives the name, birth date, or address of another individual to the peace officer acting in the lawful discharge of the peace officer's official duties.
(3)(a) A violation of Subsection (2)(a) is a class C misdemeanor.
(b) A violation of Subsection (2)(b) is a class A misdemeanor.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 76. Utah Criminal Code § 76-8-507. Providing false personal information to a peace officer - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-76-utah-criminal-code/ut-code-sect-76-8-507/
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