1. (1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.

2. (2) An actor commits unlawful absence after pretrial release if the actor:

   1. (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
   2. (b) fails without just cause to appear at the time and place that have been lawfully designated for the actor's appearance.

3. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is:

   1. (a) a third degree felony if the offense for which the actor failed to appear is a felony;
   2. (b) a class B misdemeanor if the offense for which the actor failed to appear is a misdemeanor; or
   3. (c) an infraction if the offense for which the actor failed to appear is an infraction.

Amended by Chapter 96, 2024 General Session