Utah § 76-8-301 Interference with public servant.

Utah Statutes

§ 76-8-301 — Interference with public servant.

Utah § 76-8-301

Title 76Utah Criminal Code

Ch. 76-8Offenses Against the Administration of Government

Part 76-8-3Obstructing Governmental Operations

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Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-301 (2026).

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(1)(1)(a) As used in this section, "public servant" does not include a juror.

(1)(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.

(2)An actor commits interference with a public servant if the actor:

(2)(a) uses force, violence, intimidation, or engages in any other unlawful act with a purpose to interfere with a public servant performing or purporting to perform an official function; or

(2)(b) obstructs, hinders, conceals, or prevents the lawful service of any civil or criminal legal process by a sheriff, constable, deputy sheriff, deputy constable, peace officer, private investigator, or any other person authorized to serve legal process.

(3)A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.

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(1) (1)(a) As used in this section, "public servant" does not include a juror.
(1)(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits interference with a public servant if the actor:
(2)(a) uses force, violence, intimidation, or engages in any other unlawful act with a purpose to interfere with a public servant performing or purporting to perform an official function; or
(2)(b) obstructs, hinders, conceals, or prevents the lawful service of any civil or criminal legal process by a sheriff, constable, deputy sheriff, deputy constable, peace officer, private investigator, or any other person authorized to serve legal process.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.