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Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-301 — Application for certificate of eligibility for expungement - Penalty for false or misleading information on application.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 3: Petition for Expungement, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-301
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.
(1) If an individual seeks to expunge the individual's criminal record in regard to an arrest, investigation, detention, or conviction, the individual shall: (1)(a) except as provided in Subsection 77-40a-305(3) or (4), apply to the bureau for a certificate of eligibility for expungement of the criminal record and pay the application fee as described in Section 77-40a-304; (1)(b) except as provided in Subsections 77-40a-304(3) and (7), pay the issuance fee for the certificate of eligibility or special certificate as described in Section 77-40a-304 if the individual is eligible to receive a certificate of eligibility or special certificate; and (1)(c) file a petition for expungement in accordance with Section 77-40a-305. (2)(a) An individual who intentionally or knowingly provides any false or misleading information to the bureau when applying for a certificate of eligibility is guilty of a class B misdemeanor and subject to prosecution under Section 76-8-504.6. (2)(b) Regardless of whether the individual is prosecuted, the bureau may deny a certificate of eligibility to anyone who knowingly provides false information on an application.
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Is application for certificate of eligibility for expungement a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Application for certificate of eligibility for expungement is a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-301.
Which Utah statute covers application for certificate of eligibility for expungement?
Application for certificate of eligibility for expungement is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 77-40a-301 (Application for certificate of eligibility for expungement - Penalty for false or misleading information on application).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.