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Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-508 — Penalties.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 5: Sexual Violence Protective Orders, Utah Code.

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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-508

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.

Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-508Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session
(1) A violation of a protective order issued under this part is a class A misdemeanor. (2) A petitioner may be subject to criminal prosecution under Title 76, Chapter 8, Part 5, Falsification in Official Matters, for knowingly falsifying any statement or information provided for the purpose of obtaining a protective order.

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Is penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

Penalties is a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-508.

Which Utah statute covers penalties?

Penalties is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-508 (Penalties).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.