Utah criminal charge

Placement of a child in Utah

InfractionCurrent through 2026 Utah legislative session

Placement of a child is a Infraction under Utah criminal law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 80-6-703. As a Infraction, 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. § 80-6-703.

What is the penalty for placement of a child in Utah?

Penalties for Placement of a child
Penalty	Range	Basis	Authority
Fine	up to $750 (no imprisonment for an infraction (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-205); fined as for a class C misdemeanor when no punishment is specified; the fine may be satisfied by compensatory service)	discretionary	Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-205

Applies to current (2026 General Session).

Common questions about placement of a child in Utah

Is placement of a child a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

Placement of a child is a Infraction in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 80-6-703.

What are the penalties for placement of a child in Utah?

As a Infraction, placement of a child carries a fine of up to $750 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-205.

Which Utah statute covers placement of a child?

Placement of a child is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 80-6-703 (Placement of a child - Commitment of a minor to the division - Limitations).

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.