Utah criminal charge
Burglary of a research facility in Utah
Burglary of a research facility is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-207. 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. § 76-6-207.
What is the penalty for burglary of a research facility in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | Burglary of a research facility — interference without assault — The actor enters or remains unlawfully in a research facility intending to interfere with personnel or operations without committing an assault, as described in Subsection (2)(g).; 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 (Burglary of a research facility — interference without assault — The actor enters or remains unlawfully in a research facility intending to interfere with personnel or operations without committing an assault, as described in Subsection (2)(g).; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 15 years (Burglary of a research facility — property, data, or biological interference/assault/felony — The actor enters or remains unlawfully in a research facility intending to obtain unauthorized control over property or data, alter/eradicate data, damage or destroy property, release or remove an animal or vector, commit an assault, or commit any other felony, as described in Subsections (2)(a) through (2)(f).; 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 $10,000 (Burglary of a research facility — property, data, or biological interference/assault/felony — The actor enters or remains unlawfully in a research facility intending to obtain unauthorized control over property or data, alter/eradicate data, damage or destroy property, release or remove an animal or vector, commit an assault, or commit any other felony, as described in Subsections (2)(a) through (2)(f).; 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 burglary of a research facility classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burglary of a research facility — interference without assault | Class A Misdemeanor | The actor enters or remains unlawfully in a research facility intending to interfere with personnel or operations without committing an assault, as described in Subsection (2)(g). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-207(3)(a) |
| Burglary of a research facility — property, data, or biological interference/assault/felony | Second Degree Felony | The actor enters or remains unlawfully in a research facility intending to obtain unauthorized control over property or data, alter/eradicate data, damage or destroy property, release or remove an animal or vector, commit an assault, or commit any other felony, as described in Subsections (2)(a) through (2)(f). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-207(3)(b) |
Common questions about burglary of a research facility in Utah
Is burglary of a research facility a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: burglary of a research facility ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-207.
Burglary of a research facility — interference without assault: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-207(3)(a)) · Burglary of a research facility — property, data, or biological interference/assault/felony: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-207(3)(b))
What are the penalties for burglary of a research facility in Utah?
Which Utah statute covers burglary of a research facility?
Burglary of a research facility is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-207 (Burglary of a research facility - Penalties).
Legal terms used in this law
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.