Utah criminal charge
Disclosure of personal information with intent to cause electronic communication harassment in Utah
Disclosure of personal information with intent to cause electronic communication harassment is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-205. 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. § 76-12-205.
What is the penalty for disclosure of personal information with intent to cause electronic communication harassment in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Adult victim - first offense — The individual whose identifying information is disseminated is an adult and this is the actor's first offense.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Adult victim - first offense — The individual whose identifying information is disseminated is an adult and this is the actor's first offense.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | Adult victim - second offense — The individual whose identifying information is disseminated is an adult and this is the actor's second offense.; 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 (Adult victim - second offense — The individual whose identifying information is disseminated is an adult and this is the actor's second offense.; 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 5 years (Adult victim - third or subsequent offense — The individual whose identifying information is disseminated is an adult and this is the actor's third or subsequent offense.; 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 (Adult victim - third or subsequent offense — The individual whose identifying information is disseminated is an adult and this is the actor's third or subsequent offense.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Jail / prison | Minor victim - first offense — The individual whose identifying information is disseminated is a minor and this is the actor's first offense.; 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 (Minor victim - first offense — The individual whose identifying information is disseminated is a minor and this is the actor's first offense.; 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 5 years (Minor victim - second or subsequent offense — The individual whose identifying information is disseminated is a minor and this is the actor's second or subsequent offense.; 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 (Minor victim - second or subsequent offense — The individual whose identifying information is disseminated is a minor and this is the actor's second or subsequent offense.; 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 disclosure of personal information with intent to cause electronic communication harassment classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult victim - first offense | Class B Misdemeanor | The individual whose identifying information is disseminated is an adult and this is the actor's first offense. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-205(3)(a)(i) |
| Adult victim - second offense | Class A Misdemeanor | The individual whose identifying information is disseminated is an adult and this is the actor's second offense. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-205(3)(a)(ii) |
| Adult victim - third or subsequent offense | Third Degree Felony | The individual whose identifying information is disseminated is an adult and this is the actor's third or subsequent offense. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-205(3)(a)(iii) |
| Minor victim - first offense | Class A Misdemeanor | The individual whose identifying information is disseminated is a minor and this is the actor's first offense. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-205(3)(b)(i) |
| Minor victim - second or subsequent offense | Third Degree Felony | The individual whose identifying information is disseminated is a minor and this is the actor's second or subsequent offense. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-205(3)(b)(ii) |
Common questions about disclosure of personal information with intent to cause electronic communication harassment in Utah
Is disclosure of personal information with intent to cause electronic communication harassment a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: disclosure of personal information with intent to cause electronic communication harassment ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-205.
Adult victim - first offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-205(3)(a)(i)) · Adult victim - second offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-205(3)(a)(ii)) · Adult victim - third or subsequent offense: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-205(3)(a)(iii)) · Minor victim - first offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-205(3)(b)(i)) · Minor victim - second or subsequent offense: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-205(3)(b)(ii))
What are the penalties for disclosure of personal information with intent to cause electronic communication harassment in Utah?
Penalties for disclosure of personal information with intent to cause electronic communication harassment in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class B Misdemeanor up to a Third Degree Felony — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 and Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Utah statute covers disclosure of personal information with intent to cause electronic communication harassment?
Disclosure of personal information with intent to cause electronic communication harassment is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-205 (Disclosure of personal information with intent to cause electronic communication harassment).
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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.