H.B. 265

1

OBSTRUCTING A WARRANT OR ORDER TO
2 SHOW CAUSE OF A PAROLEE OR
3 PROBATIONER
4 2007 GENERAL SESSION
5 STATE OF UTAH
6 Chief Sponsor: Rebecca D. Lockhart
7 Senate Sponsor: Darin G. Peterson
8
9 LONG TITLE
10 General Description:
11 This bill modifies the Criminal Code regarding obstructing service of a Board of
12 Pardons and Parole warrant or an order to show cause regarding a probation or parole
13 violation.
14 Highlighted Provisions:
15 This bill:
16 . provides that a person is guilty of a third degree felony who:
17 . aids a parolee to evade service of a warrant issued by the Board of Pardons and
18 Parole for a parole violation; or
19 . aids a probationer to evade service of an order to show cause regarding a
20 violation of the probation agreement.
21 Monies Appropriated in this Bill:
22 None
23 Other Special Clauses:
24 None
25 Utah Code Sections Affected:
26 ENACTS:
27 76-8-306.5, Utah Code Annotated 1953

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29 Be it enacted by the Legislature of the state of Utah:
30 Section 1. Section 76-8-306.5 is enacted to read:
31 76-8-306.5. Obstructing service of a Board of Pardons' warrant or a probationer
32 order to show cause.
33 A person is guilty of a third degree felony who:
34 (1) knows that the Board of Pardons and Parole has issued a warrant for a parolee or
35 that a court has issued an order to show cause regarding a defendant's violation of the terms of
36 probation; and
37 (2) (a) harbors or conceals the parolee or probationer;
38 (b) provides the parolee or probationer with transportation, disguise, or other means or
39 assistance to avoid discovery; or
40 (c) warns the parolee or probationer of his impending discovery.




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