Utah criminal charge
Theft by custodian of property pursuant to repair or rental agreement in Utah
Theft by custodian of property pursuant to repair or rental agreement is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-410. 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. § 76-6-410.
What is the penalty for theft by custodian of property pursuant to repair or rental agreement in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 15 years (Theft of property valued $5,000 or more, or firearm/motor vehicle — The value of the property is or exceeds $5,000, or the property stolen is a firearm or an operable motor vehicle.; 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 (Theft of property valued $5,000 or more, or firearm/motor vehicle — The value of the property is or exceeds $5,000, or the property stolen is a firearm or an operable motor vehicle.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Theft of property valued under $500 — The value of the property stolen is less than $500 and the theft does not qualify as a class A misdemeanor under Subsection (3)(c).) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Theft of property valued under $500 — The value of the property stolen is less than $500 and the theft does not qualify as a class A misdemeanor under Subsection (3)(c).; 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 theft by custodian of property pursuant to repair or rental agreement classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theft of property valued $5,000 or more, or firearm/motor vehicle | Second Degree Felony | The value of the property is or exceeds $5,000, or the property stolen is a firearm or an operable motor vehicle. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-410(3)(a) |
| Theft of property valued under $500 | Class B Misdemeanor | The value of the property stolen is less than $500 and the theft does not qualify as a class A misdemeanor under Subsection (3)(c). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-410(3)(d) |
Common questions about theft by custodian of property pursuant to repair or rental agreement in Utah
Is theft by custodian of property pursuant to repair or rental agreement a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: theft by custodian of property pursuant to repair or rental agreement ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-410.
Theft of property valued $5,000 or more, or firearm/motor vehicle: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-410(3)(a)) · Theft of property valued under $500: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-410(3)(d))
What are the penalties for theft by custodian of property pursuant to repair or rental agreement in Utah?
Penalties for theft by custodian of property pursuant to repair or rental agreement in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class B Misdemeanor up to a Second Degree Felony — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 and Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Utah statute covers theft by custodian of property pursuant to repair or rental agreement?
Theft by custodian of property pursuant to repair or rental agreement is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-410 (Theft by custodian of property pursuant to repair or rental agreement).
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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.