Utah criminal charge
Criminal nonsupport in Utah
Criminal nonsupport is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-201. 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. § 76-7-201.
What is the penalty for criminal nonsupport in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | Criminal nonsupport — base offense — Applies except when the circumstances in Subsection (3) apply.; 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 (Criminal nonsupport — base offense — Applies except when the circumstances in Subsection (3) apply.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
How is criminal nonsupport classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal nonsupport — base offense | Class A Misdemeanor | Applies except when the circumstances in Subsection (3) apply. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-201(2) |
Common questions about criminal nonsupport in Utah
Is criminal nonsupport a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Criminal nonsupport is a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-201.
Criminal nonsupport — base offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-201(2))
What are the penalties for criminal nonsupport in Utah?
Penalties for criminal nonsupport in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class A Misdemeanor up to a Class A Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Utah statute covers criminal nonsupport?
Criminal nonsupport is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-201 (Criminal nonsupport).
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.