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

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§ 76-8-507. Providing false personal information to a peace officer.

Effective 5/1/2024
76-8-507.  Providing false personal information to a peace officer.
(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:
(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
(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.
(b)A violation of Subsection (2)(b) is a class A misdemeanor.


Amended by Chapter 96, 2024 General Session

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

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