Utah Statutes
§ 76-8-602 — Wrongfully conferring jurisdiction upon a justice court.
Utah·Title 76 Utah Criminal Code·Ch. 76-8 Offenses Against the Administration of Government·Part 76-8-6 Abuse of Process
(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits wrongfully conferring jurisdiction upon a justice court if the actor, for the purpose of conferring jurisdiction of a cause upon a justice court in a precinct or city that would be without jurisdiction except for the liability of the joint obligor, binds the actor's self, voluntarily becomes liable jointly or jointly and severally with another person, or induces a person to assume a liability.
(3)A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.
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Legislative History
Amended by Chapter 96, 2024 General Session
Nearby Sections
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§ 76-1-101
Short title.§ 76-1-101.5
Definitions.§ 76-1-101.6
Application of definitions to title.§ 76-1-102
Effective date.§ 76-1-104
Purposes and principles of construction.§ 76-1-105
Common law crimes abolished.§ 76-1-106
Strict construction rule not applicable.§ 76-1-108
Severability clause.§ 76-1-201
Jurisdiction of offenses.§ 76-1-202
Venue of actions.