Utah criminal charge
Contributing to the delinquency of a minor in Utah
Contributing to the delinquency of a minor is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-206. Its classification is not fixed: Utah assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-206.
What is the penalty for contributing to the delinquency of a minor in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Contributing to the delinquency of a minor — Applies whenever an adult violates Subsection (2) by causing or encouraging a minor to commit an act that would be a class B misdemeanor, class C misdemeanor, or infraction.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Contributing to the delinquency of a minor — Applies whenever an adult violates Subsection (2) by causing or encouraging a minor to commit an act that would be a class B misdemeanor, class C misdemeanor, or infraction.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
How is contributing to the delinquency of a minor classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributing to the delinquency of a minor | Class B Misdemeanor | Applies whenever an adult violates Subsection (2) by causing or encouraging a minor to commit an act that would be a class B misdemeanor, class C misdemeanor, or infraction. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-206(3) |
Common questions about contributing to the delinquency of a minor in Utah
Is contributing to the delinquency of a minor a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Contributing to the delinquency of a minor is a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-206.
Contributing to the delinquency of a minor: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-206(3))
What are the penalties for contributing to the delinquency of a minor in Utah?
Penalties for contributing to the delinquency of a minor in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class B Misdemeanor up to a Class B Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Utah statute covers contributing to the delinquency of a minor?
Contributing to the delinquency of a minor is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-206 (Contributing to the delinquency of a minor).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.