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Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-309.1 — Aggravated escape.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 3: Obstructing Governmental Operations, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-309.1
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, "escape" means an offense under Section 76-8-309. (1)(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits aggravated escape if, during the course of the commission of an escape, the actor: (2)(a) uses a dangerous weapon; or (2)(b) causes serious bodily injury to another. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a first degree felony. (4) A court sentencing an actor for a violation of this section shall impose a consecutive sentence to any other sentence the actor is either serving or ordered to serve.
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Is aggravated escape a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Aggravated escape is a First Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-309.1.
Which Utah statute covers aggravated escape?
Aggravated escape is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-309.1 (Aggravated escape).
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