76-8-312. Unlawful absence after pretrial release.
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Effective 5/1/2024
76-8-312. Unlawful absence after pretrial release.
(1)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits unlawful absence after pretrial release if the actor:
(a)has been granted pretrial release by court order or by other lawful authority upon condition that the actor subsequently appear personally upon a charge of an offense; and
(b)fails without just cause to appear at the time and place that have been lawfully designated for the actor's appearance.
(3)A violation of Subsection
(2)is:
(a)a third degree felony if the offense for which the actor failed to appear is a felony;
(b)a class B misdemeanor if the offense for which the actor failed to appear is a misdemeanor; or
(c)an infraction if the offense for which the actor failed to appear is an infraction.
Amended by Chapter 96 , 2024 General Session