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Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 — Felony conviction - Indeterminate term of imprisonment.

Current through 2026 General Session

Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203

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Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session

A person who has been convicted of a felony may be sentenced to imprisonment for an indeterminate term as follows: (1) In the case of a felony of the first degree, unless the statute provides otherwise, for a term of not less than five years and which may be for life. (2) In the case of a felony of the second degree, unless the statute provides otherwise, for a term of not less than one year nor more than 15 years. (3) In the case of a felony of the third degree, unless the statute provides otherwise, for a term not to exceed five years.

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What are the penalties for abortion prohibition in Utah?

As a Second Degree Felony, abortion prohibition carries 1 years to 15 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for abuse of a vulnerable adult in Utah?

Penalties for abuse of a vulnerable adult in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class C Misdemeanor up to a Third Degree Felony — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 and Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

What are the penalties for abuse or desecration of a dead human body in Utah?

As a Third Degree Felony, abuse or desecration of a dead human body carries up to 5 years (indeterminate term with no statutory minimum; actual release is set by the Board of Pardons and Parole) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for abuse or neglect of a child with a disability in Utah?

As a Third Degree Felony, abuse or neglect of a child with a disability carries up to 5 years (indeterminate term with no statutory minimum; actual release is set by the Board of Pardons and Parole) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for acceptance of deposit by insolvent financial institution in Utah?

As a Third Degree Felony, acceptance of deposit by insolvent financial institution carries up to 5 years (indeterminate term with no statutory minimum; actual release is set by the Board of Pardons and Parole) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for accepting the proceeds of unlawful activity in Utah?

As a Third Degree Felony, accepting the proceeds of unlawful activity carries up to 5 years (indeterminate term with no statutory minimum; actual release is set by the Board of Pardons and Parole) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for accident involving injury or death in Utah?

Penalties for accident involving injury or death in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class A Misdemeanor up to a Third Degree Felony — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 and Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

What are the penalties for accident involving property damage in Utah?

Penalties for accident involving property damage in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class B Misdemeanor up to a Third Degree Felony — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 and Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

What are the penalties for advocating criminal syndicalism or sabotage in Utah?

As a Third Degree Felony, advocating criminal syndicalism or sabotage carries up to 5 years (indeterminate term with no statutory minimum; actual release is set by the Board of Pardons and Parole) of incarceration and a fine of up to $5,000 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult in Utah?

Penalties for aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class A 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.

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