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Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-503.6 — Fraudulent handling of recordable writings.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 5: Fraud, Utah Code.

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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-503.6

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.

Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-503.6Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session
(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-6-503.5 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits fraudulent handling of recordable writings if the actor: (2)(a) has intent to deceive or injure; and (2)(b) falsifies, destroys, removes, records, or conceals any will, deed, mortgage, security instrument, lien, or other writing for which the law provides public recording. (3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony. (3)(b) If an actor has been previously convicted of an offense under this section or Section 76-6-503.5, a violation of Subsection (2) is a second degree felony. (4) This section does not prohibit prosecution for any act in violation of Section 76-8-414 or for any offense greater than an offense under this section. (5) This section may not be construed to impose criminal or civil liability on any law enforcement officer acting within the scope of a criminal investigation. (6) The forfeiture of property under this section, including any seizure and disposition of the property and any related judicial or administrative proceeding, shall be conducted in accordance with Title 77, Chapter 11a, Seizure of Property and Contraband, through Chapter 11c, Retention of Evidence.

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Is fraudulent handling of recordable writings a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

It depends on the circumstances: fraudulent handling of recordable writings ranges from a Third Degree Felony to a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-503.6.

Fraudulent handling of recordable writings — first offense: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-503.6(3)(a)) · Fraudulent handling of recordable writings — subsequent offense: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-503.6(3)(b))

Which Utah statute covers fraudulent handling of recordable writings?

Fraudulent handling of recordable writings is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-503.6 (Fraudulent handling of recordable writings).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.