Utah criminal charge
Assault or threat of violence against health care provider, emergency medical service worker, or health facility employee, owner, or contractor in Utah
Assault or threat of violence against health care provider, emergency medical service worker, or health facility employee, owner, or contractor is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.7. Its classification is not fixed: Utah assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.7.
What is the penalty for assault or threat of violence against health care provider, emergency medical service worker, or health facility employee, owner, or contractor in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | Assault or threat of violence against health care provider or emergency medical service worker, or health facility employee — A violation of Subsection (2), i.e., committing assault or threat of violence against a health care provider, emergency medical service worker, or health facility employee under the described conditions, is a class A misdemeanor.; up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Assault or threat of violence against health care provider or emergency medical service worker, or health facility employee — A violation of Subsection (2), i.e., committing assault or threat of violence against a health care provider, emergency medical service worker, or health facility employee under the described conditions, is a class A misdemeanor.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Assault or threat of violence causing substantial bodily injury, intentionally or knowingly — A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if the actor causes substantial bodily injury and acts intentionally or knowingly.; indeterminate prison term, unless the statute provides otherwise; actual release is determined by the Board of Pardons and Parole) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Assault or threat of violence causing substantial bodily injury, intentionally or knowingly — A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if the actor causes substantial bodily injury and acts intentionally or knowingly.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
How is assault or threat of violence against health care provider, emergency medical service worker, or health facility employee, owner, or contractor classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assault or threat of violence against health care provider or emergency medical service worker, or health facility employee | Class A Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2), i.e., committing assault or threat of violence against a health care provider, emergency medical service worker, or health facility employee under the described conditions, is a class A misdemeanor. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.7(3)(a) |
| Assault or threat of violence causing substantial bodily injury, intentionally or knowingly | Third Degree Felony | A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if the actor causes substantial bodily injury and acts intentionally or knowingly. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.7(3)(b) |
Common questions about assault or threat of violence against health care provider, emergency medical service worker, or health facility employee, owner, or contractor in Utah
Is assault or threat of violence against health care provider, emergency medical service worker, or health facility employee, owner, or contractor a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: assault or threat of violence against health care provider, emergency medical service worker, or health facility employee, owner, or contractor ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.7.
Assault or threat of violence against health care provider or emergency medical service worker, or health facility employee: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.7(3)(a)) · Assault or threat of violence causing substantial bodily injury, intentionally or knowingly: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.7(3)(b))
What are the penalties for assault or threat of violence against health care provider, emergency medical service worker, or health facility employee, owner, or contractor in Utah?
Penalties for assault or threat of violence against health care provider, emergency medical service worker, or health facility employee, owner, or contractor in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class A Misdemeanor up to a Third Degree Felony — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 and Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Utah statute covers assault or threat of violence against health care provider, emergency medical service worker, or health facility employee, owner, or contractor?
Assault or threat of violence against health care provider, emergency medical service worker, or health facility employee, owner, or contractor is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.7 (Assault or threat of violence against health care provider, emergency medical service worker, or health facility employee, owner, or contractor - Penalty).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.