Utah criminal charge
Delivery of an individual arrested without a warrant to a magistrate in Utah
Delivery of an individual arrested without a warrant to a magistrate is a Class B Misdemeanor under Utah criminal law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-23. 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. § 77-7-23.
What is the penalty for delivery of an individual arrested without a warrant to a magistrate 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 delivery of an individual arrested without a warrant to a magistrate in Utah
Is delivery of an individual arrested without a warrant to a magistrate a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Delivery of an individual arrested without a warrant to a magistrate is a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-23.
What are the penalties for delivery of an individual arrested without a warrant to a magistrate in Utah?
As a Class B Misdemeanor, delivery of an individual arrested without a warrant to a magistrate 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 delivery of an individual arrested without a warrant to a magistrate?
Delivery of an individual arrested without a warrant to a magistrate is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 77-7-23 (Delivery of an individual arrested without a warrant to a magistrate - Transfer to a court with jurisdiction - Transfer of duties - Violation as misdemeanor).
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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.