77-7-26.    Improper disposition or cancellation of notice to appear or traffic citation-- Official misconduct -- Misdemeanor.      (1) (a)  It is unlawful and official misconduct for any peace officer or other officer orpublic employee to dispose of:
      (i)  a notice to appear; or
      (ii)  traffic citation.
      (b)  The provisions of Subsection (1)(a) do not apply if the disposal is done with theconsent of the magistrate before whom the arrested person was to appear.
      (2) A person who cancels or solicits the cancellation of a notice to appear or a trafficcitation, in any manner other than as provided by law, is guilty of a class B misdemeanor.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session