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Utah Criminal Statutes

All 1,890 sections of the criminal code, organized by title and chapter. Statutory text on each section page is current through the legislative session it names.

Title 41: Motor Vehicles

Chapter 6a: Traffic Code

Part 2: Applicability and Obedience to Traffic Laws

Part 4: Accident Responsibilities

Part 5: Driving Under the Influence and Reckless Driving

Part 6: Speed Restrictions

Title 53: Public Safety Code

Chapter 3: Uniform Driver License Act

Part 2: Driver Licensing Act

Part 10: Ignition Interlock System Program Act

Title 58: Occupations and Professions

Chapter 37: Controlled Substances

Part 1: General Provisions

Part 2: Enforcement, Proceedings, and Penalties

Part 3: Specific Provisions Regarding Prescriptions and Orders

Part 4: Specific Provisions Relating To Cannabis, Cannabinoid Products, and Hemp, and Kratom

Chapter 37c: Controlled Substance Precursors

Part 1: General Provisions

Part 2: Provisions Concerning Specific Precursors

Title 76: Criminal Offenses

Chapter 1: General Provisions

Part 1: Introductory Provisions

Part 2: Jurisdiction and Venue

Part 3: Limitations of Actions

Part 4: Multiple Prosecutions and Double Jeopardy

Part 5: Burden of Proof

Chapter 2: Principles of Criminal Responsibility

Part 1: Culpability Generally

Part 2: Criminal Responsibility for Conduct of Another

Part 3: Defenses to Criminal Responsibility

Part 4: Justification Excluding Criminal Responsibility

Chapter 3: Punishments

Part 1: Classification of Offenses

Part 2: Sentencing

Part 3: Fines and Special Sanctions

Part 4: Limitations and Special Provisions on Sentences

Chapter 4: Inchoate Offenses

Chapter 5: Offenses Against the Individual

Part 1: Assault and Related Offenses

Part 2: Criminal Homicide

Part 3: Kidnapping, Trafficking, And Smuggling

Part 4: Sexual Offenses

Part 7: Genital Mutilation

Part 8: Offenses Committed Against the Deceased

Chapter 5b: Sexual Exploitation Act

Chapter 5c: Pornographic and Harmful Materials and Performances

Part 1: General Provisions

Part 2: General Offenses

Part 3: Distribution and Exhibition of Motion Picture Films

Part 4: Requirements and Penalties for Content and Internet Providers

Chapter 5d: Prostitution

Part 1: General Provisions

Part 2: General Offenses

Chapter 6: Offenses Against Property

Part 1: Property Destruction

Part 2: Burglary and Criminal Trespass

Part 3: Robbery

Part 4: Theft

Part 5: Fraud

Part 6: Retail Theft

Part 7: Utah Computer Crimes Act

Part 8: Library Theft

Part 9: Cultural Sites Protection

Part 10: Mail Box Damage and Mail Theft

Part 11: Identity Fraud Act

Part 12: Utah Mortgage Fraud Act

Part 13: Utah Automated Sales Suppression Device Act

Part 14: Regulation of Metal Dealers

Chapter 7: Offenses Against the Family

Part 1: Marital Violations

Part 2: Nonsupport and Custody of Children

Part 3: Abortion

Part 4: Genetic Material Misuse

Chapter 7a: Abortion Prohibition

Chapter 8: Offenses Against the Administration of Government

Part 1: Corrupt Practices

Part 2: Abuse of Office

Part 3: Obstructing Governmental Operations

Part 4: Offenses Against Public Property

Part 5: Falsification in Official Matters

Part 6: Abuse of Process

Part 7: Colleges and Universities

Part 8: Sabotage Prevention

Part 9: Syndicalism and Sabotage

Part 12: Public Assistance Fraud

Part 13: Unemployment Insurance Fraud

Part 14: Disruption of School Activities

Chapter 9: Offenses Against Public Order, Health, and Safety

Part 1: Breaches of the Peace and Related Offenses

Part 6: Offenses Concerning the Military.

Part 8: Criminal Gang Related Offenses

Part 11: Cigarettes, Tobacco, and Psychotoxic Chemical Solvents

Part 12: Offenses Concerning Water, Shafts, and Wells

Part 13: Criminal Nuisance

Part 14: Gambling

Part 15: Criminal Offenses Relating to Bus Passenger Safety

Part 16: Money Laundering and Currency Transaction Reporting

Part 17: Unlawful Use of a Laser Pointer

Part 18: Litter and Recycling Violations

Part 19: Unlawful Contraband Compartment in a Vehicle

Part 20: Unlawful Tattooing or Body Piercing of a Minor

Chapter 11: Weapons

Part 1: General Provisions

Part 2: General Weapons Violations

Part 3: Persons Restricted Regarding Dangerous Weapons

Chapter 12: Offenses Related to Privacy, Information, and Communication

Part 1: General Provisions

Part 2: Electronic Communication Abuse

Part 3: Privacy Offenses

Part 4: Offenses Involving Charitable Solicitations

Chapter 13: Offenses Involving Cruelty to Animals

Chapter 14: Offenses Related to Immigration Status

Chapter 15: Explosives and Weapons of Mass Destruction

Part 1: General Provisions

Part 2: Explosives

Part 3: Weapons of Mass Destruction

Chapter 16: Offenses Concerning Business Practices

Part 1: General Provisions

Part 2: Corporation and Association Offenses

Part 3: Offenses Concerning Trademarks, Trade Names, and Devices

Part 4: Offenses Concerning Unfair Market Discrimination

Part 5: Antitrust Offenses

Chapter 17: Offenses Concerning Kickbacks, Pyramid Schemes, and Patterns of Unlawful Activity

Chapter 18: Drug Offenses

Part 1: General Provisions

Part 2: Offenses Concerning Controlled Substances

Part 3: Offenses Concerning Drug Paraphernalia

Part 4: Offenses Concerning Imitation Controlled Substances

Part 5: Clandestine Drug Labs

Title 77: Criminal Procedure

Chapter 1: Preliminary Provisions

Chapter 2: Prosecution, Screening, and Diversion

Chapter 2a: Pleas in Abeyance

Chapter 3: Security to Keep the Peace

Chapter 4: Pleadings and Proceedings Before Trial

Chapter 5: Impeachments

Chapter 6: Removal by Judicial Proceedings

Chapter 7: Arrest, by Whom, and How Made

Chapter 7a: Law Enforcement Use of Body-worn Cameras

Chapter 8: Lineups

Chapter 8a: Criminal Offense Charges

Chapter 9: Uniform Act on Fresh Pursuit

Chapter 10a: Grand Jury Reform

Chapter 11a: Seizure of Property and Contraband

Chapter 11b: Forfeiture of Seized Property

Part 1: General Provisions

Part 2: Initiating Forfeiture of Seized Property

Part 3: Forfeiture Proceedings

Part 4: Disposal and Allocation of Forfeited Property

Chapter 11c: Retention of Evidence

Chapter 11d: Lost or Mislaid Property

Chapter 13: Pleas

Chapter 14: Defenses

Chapter 15: Defendant's Competency to Proceed

Chapter 15a: Exemptions From Death Penalty In Capital Cases

Chapter 16a: Commitment and Treatment of Individuals with a Mental Condition

Chapter 16b: Involuntary Feeding and Hydration of Inmates

Chapter 17: The Trial

Chapter 18: The Judgment

Chapter 18a: The Appeal

Chapter 19: The Execution

Part 1: Judgment Provisions

Part 2: Issues Of Pregnancy And Competency For Execution

Chapter 20: Bail

Part 1: General Provisions

Part 2: Preconviction Bail

Part 3: Postconviction Bail

Part 4: Monetary Bail

Part 5: Bail Surety

Chapter 21: Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses from Without a State in Criminal Proceedings

Chapter 22: Subpoena Powers for Aid of Criminal Investigation and Grants of Immunity

Chapter 22a: Administrative Subpoenas in Controlled Substances Investigations

Chapter 22b: Grants of Immunity

Chapter 23: Search and Administrative Warrants

Chapter 23a: Interception of Communications Act

Chapter 23b: Access to Electronic Communications

Chapter 23c: Electronic Information Privacy Act

Chapter 23d: Surveillance Privacy

Chapter 23e: Government Use of Facial Recognition Technology

Chapter 23f: Access to Reverse-Location and Reverse-Keyword Information

Chapter 25: Justice Courts

Chapter 27: Pardons and Parole

Chapter 28: Western Interstate Corrections Compact

Chapter 28a: Interstate Corrections Compact

Chapter 28b: Interjurisdictional Transfer of Prisoners

Chapter 28c: Interstate Compact for Adult Offender Supervision

Chapter 29: Disposition of Detainers Against Prisoners

Chapter 30: Extradition

Chapter 32b: Criminal Accounts Receivable and Costs

Chapter 33: Uniform Rendition of Prisoners as Witnesses in Criminal Proceedings Act

Chapter 34: Uniform Interstate Furlough Compact

Chapter 36: Cohabitant Abuse Procedures Act

Chapter 37: Victims' Rights

Chapter 38: Crime Victims

Part 1: General Provisions

Part 2: Confidential Communications for Sexual Assault Act

Part 3: Profits from Notorious Criminal Activity Act

Part 4: Privileged Communications with Victim Advocates Act

Part 5: Victims Guidelines for Prosecutors Act

Part 6: Safe at Home Program

Chapter 38b: Crime Victims Restitution Act

Chapter 39: Sale of Tobacco or Alcohol to Under Age Persons

Chapter 40a: Expungement of Criminal Records

Part 1: General Provisions

Part 2: Automatic Expungement and Deletion

Part 3: Petition for Expungement

Part 4: Expungement of Criminal Records

Chapter 42: Utah White Collar Crime Offender Registry

Title 78b: Judicial Code

Chapter 7: Protective Orders and Stalking Injunctions

Part 1: General Provisions

Part 2: Child Protective Orders

Part 3: Uniform Interstate Enforcement of Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act

Part 4: Dating Violence Protective Orders

Part 5: Sexual Violence Protective Orders

Part 6: Cohabitant Abuse Protective Orders

Part 7: Civil Stalking Injunctions

Part 8: Criminal Protective Orders

Part 9: Criminal Stalking Injunctions

Part 10: Expungement of Protective Orders and Stalking Injunctions

Part 11: Workplace Violence Protective Orders

Part 12: Uniform Recognition and Enforcement of Canadian Domestic Violence Protection Orders Act

Part 13: Off-limits Order

Title 80: Utah Juvenile Code

Chapter 6: Juvenile Justice

Part 1: General Provisions

Part 2: Custody and Detention

Part 3: Referral and Prosecution

Part 4: Competency

Part 5: Minor Tried as an Adult

Part 6: Delinquency Proceedings

Part 7: Adjudication and Disposition

Part 8: Commitment and Parole

Part 9: Youth Court

Part 10: Juvenile Records and Expungement

Part 11: Interstate Compact for Juveniles