Utah criminal charge
Providing false personal information to a peace officer in Utah
Providing false personal information to a peace officer is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-507. Its classification is not fixed: Utah assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-507.
What is the penalty for providing false personal information to a peace officer in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 90 days (False name/birth date/address to mislead as to own identity — Applies when the actor knowingly gives a false name, birth date, or address to a peace officer with intent to mislead as to the actor's own identity, birth date, or place of residence.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $750 (False name/birth date/address to mislead as to own identity — Applies when the actor knowingly gives a false name, birth date, or address to a peace officer with intent to mislead as to the actor's own identity, birth date, or place of residence.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | Providing another individual's identifying information to impersonate them — Applies when the actor knowingly gives another individual's name, birth date, or address to a peace officer with intent to lead the officer to believe the actor is that other individual.; up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Providing another individual's identifying information to impersonate them — Applies when the actor knowingly gives another individual's name, birth date, or address to a peace officer with intent to lead the officer to believe the actor is that other individual.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
How is providing false personal information to a peace officer classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| False name/birth date/address to mislead as to own identity | Class C Misdemeanor | Applies when the actor knowingly gives a false name, birth date, or address to a peace officer with intent to mislead as to the actor's own identity, birth date, or place of residence. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-507(3)(a) |
| Providing another individual's identifying information to impersonate them | Class A Misdemeanor | Applies when the actor knowingly gives another individual's name, birth date, or address to a peace officer with intent to lead the officer to believe the actor is that other individual. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-507(3)(b) |
Common questions about providing false personal information to a peace officer in Utah
Is providing false personal information to a peace officer a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: providing false personal information to a peace officer ranges from a Class C Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-507.
False name/birth date/address to mislead as to own identity: Class C Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-507(3)(a)) · Providing another individual's identifying information to impersonate them: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-507(3)(b))
What are the penalties for providing false personal information to a peace officer in Utah?
Penalties for providing false personal information to a peace officer in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class C Misdemeanor up to a Class A Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Utah statute covers providing false personal information to a peace officer?
Providing false personal information to a peace officer is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-507 (Providing false personal information to a peace officer).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.