| (1) |
Attorney's NoteUnder the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|
| class B misdemeanor | up to 6 months | up to $1,000 |
For details, see Utah Code § 76-3-204Terms Used In Utah Code 77-7-26
| (a) |
It is unlawful and official misconduct for any peace officer or other officer or public employee to dispose of:
| (i) |
a notice to appear; or |
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| (b) |
The provisions of Subsection (1)(a) do not apply if the disposal is done with the consent of the magistrate before whom the arrested person was to appear. |
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| (2) |
A person who cancels or solicits the cancellation of a notice to appear or a traffic citation, in any manner other than as provided by law, is guilty of a class B misdemeanor. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session
