Utah § 76-1-301.5 - Time limitations for prosecution of misusing public money, falsification or alteration of government records, and bribery.

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§ 76-1-301.5. Time limitations for prosecution of misusing public money, falsification or alteration of government records, and bribery.

76-1-301.5.  Time limitations for prosecution of misusing public money, falsification or alteration of government records, and bribery.
(1) A prosecution for misusing public money, falsification or alteration of government records, or for a bribery offense shall be commenced within two years after facts constituting the offense have been reported to a prosecutor having responsibility and jurisdiction to prosecute the offense.
(2) This section does not shorten the limitation of actions under Section 76-1-302 or Subsection 76-1-303(3).


Amended by Chapter 208, 2002 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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