Utah criminal charge
Unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information in Utah
Unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-203. 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. § 76-12-203.
What is the penalty for unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information — first offense — A violation of Subsection (2), except when it is a second or subsequent violation, is a class B misdemeanor.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information — first offense — A violation of Subsection (2), except when it is a second or subsequent violation, is a class B misdemeanor.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | Unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information — repeat offense — A second or subsequent violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor.; 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 (Unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information — repeat offense — A second or subsequent violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor.; 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 unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information — first offense | Class B Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2), except when it is a second or subsequent violation, is a class B misdemeanor. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-203(3)(a) |
| Unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information — repeat offense | Class A Misdemeanor | A second or subsequent violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-203(3)(b) |
Common questions about unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information in Utah
Is unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-203.
Unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information — first offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-203(3)(a)) · Unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information — repeat offense: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-203(3)(b))
What are the penalties for unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information in Utah?
Penalties for unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class B Misdemeanor up to a Class A 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 unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information?
Unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-203 (Unlawful electronic disclosure of personal identifying information).
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.