Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-105 — Unlawfully marrying a minor.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 1: Marital Violations, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-105
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, "minor" means an individual who is younger than 18 years old. (1)(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits unlawfully marrying a minor if: (2)(a) the actor is 18 years old or older; (2)(b) the actor marries a minor; and (2)(c) the marriage described in Subsection (2)(b) does not meet the requirements described in Section 81-2-304 for the actor to enter into the marriage with the minor. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony.
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Is unlawfully marrying a minor a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Unlawfully marrying a minor is a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-105.
Which Utah statute covers unlawfully marrying a minor?
Unlawfully marrying a minor is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-105 (Unlawfully marrying a minor).
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