Utah criminal charge
Damage to mail receptacle in Utah
Damage to mail receptacle is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1002. 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. § 76-6-1002.
What is the penalty for damage to mail receptacle in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 15 years (Damage to mail receptacle - pecuniary loss $5,000 or more — The actor's conduct causes or is intended to cause pecuniary loss equal to or in excess of $5,000 in value.; 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 (Damage to mail receptacle - pecuniary loss $5,000 or more — The actor's conduct causes or is intended to cause pecuniary loss equal to or in excess of $5,000 in value.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Damage to mail receptacle - pecuniary loss $1,500 to $5,000 — The actor's conduct causes or is intended to cause pecuniary loss equal to or in excess of $1,500 but less than $5,000 in value.; 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 (Damage to mail receptacle - pecuniary loss $1,500 to $5,000 — The actor's conduct causes or is intended to cause pecuniary loss equal to or in excess of $1,500 but less than $5,000 in value.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Jail / prison | Damage to mail receptacle - pecuniary loss $500 to $1,500 — The actor's conduct causes or is intended to cause pecuniary loss equal to or in excess of $500 but less than $1,500 in value.; 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 (Damage to mail receptacle - pecuniary loss $500 to $1,500 — The actor's conduct causes or is intended to cause pecuniary loss equal to or in excess of $500 but less than $1,500 in value.; 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 6 months (Damage to mail receptacle - pecuniary loss under $500 — The actor's conduct causes or is intended to cause pecuniary loss less than $500 in value.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Damage to mail receptacle - pecuniary loss under $500 — The actor's conduct causes or is intended to cause pecuniary loss less than $500 in value.; 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 damage to mail receptacle classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damage to mail receptacle - pecuniary loss $5,000 or more | Second Degree Felony | The actor's conduct causes or is intended to cause pecuniary loss equal to or in excess of $5,000 in value. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1002(3)(a)(i) |
| Damage to mail receptacle - pecuniary loss $1,500 to $5,000 | Third Degree Felony | The actor's conduct causes or is intended to cause pecuniary loss equal to or in excess of $1,500 but less than $5,000 in value. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1002(3)(a)(ii) |
| Damage to mail receptacle - pecuniary loss $500 to $1,500 | Class A Misdemeanor | The actor's conduct causes or is intended to cause pecuniary loss equal to or in excess of $500 but less than $1,500 in value. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1002(3)(a)(iii) |
| Damage to mail receptacle - pecuniary loss under $500 | Class B Misdemeanor | The actor's conduct causes or is intended to cause pecuniary loss less than $500 in value. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1002(3)(a)(iv) |
Common questions about damage to mail receptacle in Utah
Is damage to mail receptacle a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: damage to mail receptacle ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1002.
Damage to mail receptacle - pecuniary loss $5,000 or more: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1002(3)(a)(i)) · Damage to mail receptacle - pecuniary loss $1,500 to $5,000: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1002(3)(a)(ii)) · Damage to mail receptacle - pecuniary loss $500 to $1,500: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1002(3)(a)(iii)) · Damage to mail receptacle - pecuniary loss under $500: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1002(3)(a)(iv))
What are the penalties for damage to mail receptacle in Utah?
Which Utah statute covers damage to mail receptacle?
Damage to mail receptacle is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1002 (Damage to mail receptacle).
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.