78B-8-304. Violations of service of process authority.
| (1) |
It is a class A misdemeanor for a person serving process to falsify a return of service. |
Attorney's Note
Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|
| class A misdemeanor | up to 364 days | up to $2,500 |
For details, see
Utah Code § 76-3-204Terms Used In Utah Code 78B-8-304
- Person: means :Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Process: means a writ or summons issued in the course of a judicial proceeding. See Utah Code 68-3-12.5
- Service of process: The service of writs or summonses to the appropriate party.
| (2) |
It is an infraction for a person to bill falsely for process service. |
Amended by Chapter 303, 2016 General Session
