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Utah Code § 76-8-504.5: Making a false statement to be used in a preliminary hearing.

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  1. Title 76 Criminal Offenses
  2. Chapter 76-8 Offenses Against the Administration of Government
  3. Part 76-8-5 Falsification in Official Matters

(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-8-101, and 76-8-501 apply to this section.

(2) An actor commits making a false statement to be used in a preliminary hearing if the actor makes a false statement that:

(a) the actor does not believe to be true;

(b) the actor has reason to believe will be used in a preliminary hearing; and

(c) the actor made after having been notified either verbally or in writing that:

(i) the statement may be used in a preliminary hearing before a magistrate or a judge; and

(ii) if the actor makes a false statement after having received this notification, the actor is subject to a criminal penalty.

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

(4) It is not a defense to prosecution under this section that, if applicable, an oath or affirmation was administered or taken in an irregular manner.

(5) A notification under Subsection (2)(c) is sufficient if the notification is verbal or written and is in substantially the following form: "You are notified that statements you are about to make may be presented to a magistrate or a judge in lieu of your sworn testimony at a preliminary examination. Any false statement you make and that you do not believe to be true may subject you to criminal punishment as a class A misdemeanor."

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