Utah criminal charge
Recorded or photographed voyeurism in Utah
Recorded or photographed voyeurism is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-307. 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. § 76-12-307.
What is the penalty for recorded or photographed voyeurism in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | Base voyeurism offense — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor except as otherwise provided in Subsection (3)(b).; 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 (Base voyeurism offense — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor except as otherwise provided in Subsection (3)(b).; 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 (Aggravated voyeurism - child victim, wrong-sex privacy space, or committed with related offense — A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if committed against a child under 14, in a sex-designated privacy space not designed for the actor's sex, or while also committing certain related offenses (criminal trespass in a sex-designated changing room, lewdness, lewdness involving a child, or loitering in a privacy space).; 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 (Aggravated voyeurism - child victim, wrong-sex privacy space, or committed with related offense — A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if committed against a child under 14, in a sex-designated privacy space not designed for the actor's sex, or while also committing certain related offenses (criminal trespass in a sex-designated changing room, lewdness, lewdness involving a child, or loitering in a privacy space).; 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 recorded or photographed voyeurism classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base voyeurism offense | Class A Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor except as otherwise provided in Subsection (3)(b). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-307(3)(a) |
| Aggravated voyeurism - child victim, wrong-sex privacy space, or committed with related offense | Third Degree Felony | A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if committed against a child under 14, in a sex-designated privacy space not designed for the actor's sex, or while also committing certain related offenses (criminal trespass in a sex-designated changing room, lewdness, lewdness involving a child, or loitering in a privacy space). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-307(3)(b) |
Common questions about recorded or photographed voyeurism in Utah
Is recorded or photographed voyeurism a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: recorded or photographed voyeurism ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-307.
Base voyeurism offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-307(3)(a)) · Aggravated voyeurism - child victim, wrong-sex privacy space, or committed with related offense: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-307(3)(b))
What are the penalties for recorded or photographed voyeurism in Utah?
Which Utah statute covers recorded or photographed voyeurism?
Recorded or photographed voyeurism is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-307 (Recorded or photographed voyeurism).
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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.