76-8-509. Extortion or bribery to dismiss a criminal proceeding.
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Effective 5/1/2024
76-8-509. Extortion or bribery to dismiss a criminal proceeding.
(a)As used in this section, "victim" includes a child or other individual under the care or custody of a parent or guardian.
(b)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 , 76-8-101 , and 76-8-501 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits extortion or bribery to dismiss a criminal proceeding if the actor attempts to induce an alleged victim of a crime to take an action to secure the dismissal or to prevent the filing of a criminal complaint, indictment, or information by:
(a)the use of force; or
(b)a threat that would constitute a means of committing the offense of theft by extortion under Section 76-6-406 if the threat were employed to obtain property or by promise of a reward or pecuniary benefit.
(3)A violation of Subsection
(2)is a second degree felony.
Amended by Chapter 96 , 2024 General Session