Utah criminal charge

Human smuggling in Utah

Second Degree FelonyCurrent through 2026 Utah legislative session

Human smuggling is a Second Degree Felony under Utah criminal law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-316. As a Second Degree Felony, 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. § 76-5-316.

What is the penalty for human smuggling in Utah?

Penalties for Human smuggling
Penalty	Range	Basis	Authority
Jail / prison	1 years to 15 years (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 (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).

Common questions about human smuggling in Utah

Is human smuggling a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

Human smuggling is a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-316.

What are the penalties for human smuggling in Utah?

As a Second Degree Felony, human smuggling carries 1 years to 15 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 (current (2026 General Session)).

Which Utah statute covers human smuggling?

Human smuggling is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-316 (Human smuggling).

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.