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Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-507 — Providing false personal information to a peace officer.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 5: Falsification in Official Matters, Utah Code.

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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-507

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. § 76-8-507Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session
(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: (2)(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 (2)(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. (3)(b) A violation of Subsection (2)(b) is a class A misdemeanor.

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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))

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).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.