Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-311.10 — Possession of contraband in a correctional facility.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 3: Obstructing Governmental Operations, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-311.10
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: (1)(a)(i) "Contraband" means an item not specifically prohibited for possession by an offender under this section or Section 76-8-311.3, 76-8-311.4, 76-8-311.6, 76-8-311.7, 76-8-311.8, or 76-8-311.9. (1)(a)(ii) "Correctional facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.3. (1)(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits possession of contraband in a correctional facility if the actor, without the permission of the authority operating a correctional facility, knowingly engages in an activity that would facilitate the possession of contraband by an offender in the correctional facility. (3) Except as provided in Subsection (4), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor. (4)(a) The possession, distribution, or use of a controlled substance at a correctional facility shall be prosecuted in accordance with Chapter 18, Part 2, Offenses Concerning Controlled Substances. (4)(b) The provisions of Section 76-8-311.9 take precedence over this section. (4)(c) The defenses provided in Section 76-8-311.3 apply to this section.
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Is possession of contraband in a correctional facility a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Possession of contraband in a correctional facility is a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-311.10.
Which Utah statute covers possession of contraband in a correctional facility?
Possession of contraband in a correctional facility is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-311.10 (Possession of contraband in a correctional facility).
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