Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.5 — Assault by prisoner.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 1: Assault and Related Offenses, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.5
Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.
(1)(a) As used in this section, "assault" means an offense under Section 76-5-102. (1)(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits assault by prisoner if the actor: (2)(a) is a prisoner; and (2)(b) intending to cause bodily injury, commits an assault. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony.
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Is assault by prisoner a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Assault by prisoner is a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.5.
Which Utah statute covers assault by prisoner?
Assault by prisoner is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-102.5 (Assault by prisoner).
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