Section 76-8-301 - Interference with public servant(1)(a) As used in this section, "public servant" does not include a juror.(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.(2) An actor commits interference with a public servant if the actor: (a) uses force, violence, intimidation, or engages in any other unlawful act with a purpose to interfere with a public servant performing or purporting to perform an official function; or(b) obstructs, hinders, conceals, or prevents the lawful service of any civil or criminal legal process by a sheriff, constable, deputy sheriff, deputy constable, peace officer, private investigator, or any other person authorized to serve legal process.(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.Amended by Chapter 96, 2024 General Session ,§ 35, eff. 5/1/2024.Amended by Chapter 165, 2020 General Session ,§ 1, eff. 5/12/2020.Amended by Chapter 245, 2016 General Session ,§ 6, eff. 5/10/2016.Amended by Chapter 72, 1998 General Session