Section 76-8-504.5 - Making a false statement to be used in a preliminary hearing(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-8-101, and 76-8-501 apply to this section.(2) An actor commits making a false statement to be used in a preliminary hearing if the actor makes a false statement that: (a) the actor does not believe to be true;(b) the actor has reason to believe will be used in a preliminary hearing; and(c) the actor made after having been notified either verbally or in writing that: (i) the statement may be used in a preliminary hearing before a magistrate or a judge; and(ii) if the actor makes a false statement after having received this notification, the actor is subject to a criminal penalty.(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor.(4) It is not a defense to prosecution under this section that, if applicable, an oath or affirmation was administered or taken in an irregular manner.(5) A notification under Subsection (2)(c) is sufficient if the notification is verbal or written and is in substantially the following form: "You are notified that statements you are about to make may be presented to a magistrate or a judge in lieu of your sworn testimony at a preliminary examination. Any false statement you make and that you do not believe to be true may subject you to criminal punishment as a class A misdemeanor."Amended by Chapter 96, 2024 General Session ,§ 92, eff. 5/1/2024.Enacted by Chapter 215, 1999 General Session.