Utah Code Title 76. Utah Criminal Code § 76-8-509. Extortion or bribery to dismiss a criminal proceeding

(1)(a) As used in this section, “victim” includes a child or other individual under the care or custody of a parent or guardian.

(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-8-101, and 76-8-501 apply to this section.

(a) the use of force; or

(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.