Utah criminal charge
Disruption of activity in or near school building in Utah
Disruption of activity in or near school building is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-1402. 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. § 76-8-1402.
What is the penalty for disruption of activity in or near school building in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (First or second violation — A first or second violation of the disruption conduct described in Subsection (2), unless Subsection (4) applies.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (First or second violation — A first or second violation of the disruption conduct described in Subsection (2), unless Subsection (4) applies.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | Third or subsequent violation — A third or subsequent violation of the disruption conduct described in Subsection (2), unless Subsection (4) applies.; 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 (Third or subsequent violation — A third or subsequent violation of the disruption conduct described in Subsection (2), unless Subsection (4) applies.; 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 disruption of activity in or near school building classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| First or second violation | Class B Misdemeanor | A first or second violation of the disruption conduct described in Subsection (2), unless Subsection (4) applies. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-1402(3)(a) |
| Third or subsequent violation | Class A Misdemeanor | A third or subsequent violation of the disruption conduct described in Subsection (2), unless Subsection (4) applies. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-1402(3)(b) |
Common questions about disruption of activity in or near school building in Utah
Is disruption of activity in or near school building a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: disruption of activity in or near school building ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-1402.
First or second violation: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-1402(3)(a)) · Third or subsequent violation: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-1402(3)(b))
What are the penalties for disruption of activity in or near school building in Utah?
Penalties for disruption of activity in or near school building in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class B 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 disruption of activity in or near school building?
Disruption of activity in or near school building is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-1402 (Disruption of activity in or near school building).
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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.