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Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-806 — Penalties.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 8: Criminal Protective Orders, Utah Code.

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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-806

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-7-806Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session

(1)(a) A violation of Subsection 78B-7-802(1) is a class B misdemeanor. (1)(b) An individual who knowingly violates a jail release court order or jail release agreement executed under Subsection 78B-7-802(2) is guilty of: (1)(b)(i) a third degree felony, if the original arrest was for a felony; or (1)(b)(ii) a class A misdemeanor, if the original arrest was for a misdemeanor. (2) A violation of a pretrial protective order issued under this part is: (2)(a) a third degree felony, if the original arrest or subsequent charge filed is a felony; or (2)(b) a class A misdemeanor, if the original arrest or subsequent charge filed is a misdemeanor. (3) A violation of a sentencing protective order and of a continuous protective order issued under this part is: (3)(a) a third degree felony, if the conviction was a felony; or (3)(b) a class A misdemeanor, if the conviction was a misdemeanor.

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Is penalties a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

It depends on the circumstances: penalties ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-806.

Violation of Subsection 78B-7-802(1): Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-806(1)(a)) · Violation of jail release court order or agreement — felony arrest: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-806(1)(b)(i)) · Violation of jail release court order or agreement — misdemeanor arrest: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-806(1)(b)(ii)) · Violation of pretrial protective order — felony arrest or charge: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-806(2)(a)) · Violation of pretrial protective order — misdemeanor arrest or charge: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-806(2)(b)) · Violation of sentencing or continuous protective order — felony conviction: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-806(3)(a)) · Violation of sentencing or continuous protective order — misdemeanor conviction: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-806(3)(b))

Which Utah statute covers penalties?

Penalties is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 78B-7-806 (Penalties).

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