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Offenses Against Property > Identity Fraud Act
Short Summary
The provided legal document is part of the Utah Criminal Code’s Identity Fraud Act. It governs the unlawful possession of another person’s identification documents. The document defines ‘identifying document’ as a government issued document commonly used for identification, a vehicle registration certificate, or any other document, image, data file, or medium containing personal identifying information. It includes the possession of counterfeit identifying documents or documents containing personal identifying information of a deceased individual. The document outlines the circumstances under which an individual commits unlawful possession, including obtaining or possessing an identifying document without entitlement or with intent to deceive or defraud, as well as assisting another person in obtaining or possessing such documents. The penalties for violations vary based on the number of individuals’ identifying documents involved. It is important to note that this document does not apply to violations of Section 76-6-502 or 76-6-1102. A violation of Subsection (2)(a) is a class A misdemeanor, Subsection (2)(b) is a third degree felony, and Subsection (2)(c) is a second degree felony.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals who possess or obtain another person's identifying documents without entitlement or with intent to deceive or defraud
What does it govern?
Unlawful possession of another person's identification documents
What are exemptions?
This document does not apply to violations of Section 76-6-502 or 76-6-1102.
What are the Penalties?
A violation of Subsection (2)(a) is a class A misdemeanor, Subsection (2)(b) is a third degree felony, and Subsection (2)(c) is a second degree felony.
Jurisdiction
Utah