Utah criminal charge
Criminal trespass on private property for recreational purposes related to use of public waters in Utah
Criminal trespass on private property for recreational purposes related to use of public waters is a Class B Misdemeanor under Utah criminal law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-206.6. As a Class B Misdemeanor, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Utah sets for that offense class. Utah sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.
Defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-206.6.
What is the penalty for criminal trespass on private property for recreational purposes related to use of public waters in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (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).
Common questions about criminal trespass on private property for recreational purposes related to use of public waters in Utah
Is criminal trespass on private property for recreational purposes related to use of public waters a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Criminal trespass on private property for recreational purposes related to use of public waters is a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-206.6.
What are the penalties for criminal trespass on private property for recreational purposes related to use of public waters in Utah?
As a Class B Misdemeanor, criminal trespass on private property for recreational purposes related to use of public waters carries up to 6 months (indeterminate term with no statutory minimum; actual release is set by the Board of Pardons and Parole) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).
Which Utah statute covers criminal trespass on private property for recreational purposes related to use of public waters?
Criminal trespass on private property for recreational purposes related to use of public waters is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-206.6 (Criminal trespass on private property for recreational purposes related to use of public waters).
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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.