Utah · Utah Code — Title 77, Utah Code of Criminal Procedure
Utah Code Title 77 § 77-7-26: Improper disposition or cancellation of notice to appear or traffic citation -- Official misconduct -- Misdemeanor.
What this law says, in plain English
It is unlawful for peace officers or public employees to improperly dispose of notices to appear or traffic citations without magistrate consent. Canceling or soliciting cancellation outside legal procedures is a class B misdemeanor.
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