Utah criminal charge
Misrepresentation of a call or text communication identification in Utah
Misrepresentation of a call or text communication identification is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-207. 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. § 76-12-207.
What is the penalty for misrepresentation of a call or text communication identification in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 90 days (Misrepresentation of call/text identification — first violation — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class C misdemeanor except as otherwise provided for second or subsequent violations.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $750 (Misrepresentation of call/text identification — first violation — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class C misdemeanor except as otherwise provided for second or subsequent violations.; 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 (Misrepresentation of call/text identification — second or subsequent violation — A violation of Subsection (2) becomes a class B misdemeanor on a second or subsequent violation.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Misrepresentation of call/text identification — second or subsequent violation — A violation of Subsection (2) becomes a class B misdemeanor on a second or subsequent violation.; 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 misrepresentation of a call or text communication identification classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Misrepresentation of call/text identification — first violation | Class C Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class C misdemeanor except as otherwise provided for second or subsequent violations. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-207(3)(a) |
| Misrepresentation of call/text identification — second or subsequent violation | Class B Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) becomes a class B misdemeanor on a second or subsequent violation. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-207(3)(b) |
Common questions about misrepresentation of a call or text communication identification in Utah
Is misrepresentation of a call or text communication identification a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: misrepresentation of a call or text communication identification ranges from a Class C Misdemeanor to a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-207.
Misrepresentation of call/text identification — first violation: Class C Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-207(3)(a)) · Misrepresentation of call/text identification — second or subsequent violation: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-207(3)(b))
What are the penalties for misrepresentation of a call or text communication identification in Utah?
Penalties for misrepresentation of a call or text communication identification in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class C Misdemeanor up to a Class B 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 misrepresentation of a call or text communication identification?
Misrepresentation of a call or text communication identification is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-207 (Misrepresentation of a call or text communication identification).
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.