Utah criminal charge
Criminal solicitation of a minor in Utah
Criminal solicitation of a minor is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-205. 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. § 76-4-205.
What is the penalty for criminal solicitation of a minor in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | Criminal solicitation of a minor — first degree felony solicited — Applies if the actor solicits conduct that is a first degree felony.; indeterminate prison term of not less than five years and which may be for life, unless the statute provides otherwise; actual release is determined by the Board of Pardons and Parole | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Criminal solicitation of a minor — first degree felony solicited — Applies if the actor solicits conduct that is a first degree felony.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 15 years (Criminal solicitation of a minor — second degree felony solicited — Applies if the actor solicits conduct that is a second degree felony.; indeterminate prison term, unless the statute provides otherwise; actual release is determined by the Board of Pardons and Parole) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Criminal solicitation of a minor — second degree felony solicited — Applies if the actor solicits conduct that is a second degree felony.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Criminal solicitation of a minor — third degree felony solicited — Applies if the actor solicits conduct that is a third degree felony.; indeterminate prison term, unless the statute provides otherwise; actual release is determined by the Board of Pardons and Parole) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Criminal solicitation of a minor — third degree felony solicited — Applies if the actor solicits conduct that is a third degree felony.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Jail / prison | Criminal solicitation of a minor — class A misdemeanor solicited — Applies if the actor solicits conduct that is a class A misdemeanor.; up to 364 days — except up to one year for class A misdemeanors under Title 76, Chapter 5 (Offenses Against the Individual), other than Sections 76-5-102.9, 76-5-107.5, 76-5-113, and 76-5-303, which remain at 364 days (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204(1)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $2,500 (Criminal solicitation of a minor — class A misdemeanor solicited — Applies if the actor solicits conduct that is a class A misdemeanor.; 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 criminal solicitation of a minor classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal solicitation of a minor — first degree felony solicited | First Degree Felony | Applies if the actor solicits conduct that is a first degree felony. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-205(3)(a) |
| Criminal solicitation of a minor — second degree felony solicited | Second Degree Felony | Applies if the actor solicits conduct that is a second degree felony. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-205(3)(b) |
| Criminal solicitation of a minor — third degree felony solicited | Third Degree Felony | Applies if the actor solicits conduct that is a third degree felony. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-205(3)(c) |
| Criminal solicitation of a minor — class A misdemeanor solicited | Class A Misdemeanor | Applies if the actor solicits conduct that is a class A misdemeanor. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-205(3)(d) |
Common questions about criminal solicitation of a minor in Utah
Is criminal solicitation of a minor a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: criminal solicitation of a minor ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a First Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-205.
Criminal solicitation of a minor — first degree felony solicited: First Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-205(3)(a)) · Criminal solicitation of a minor — second degree felony solicited: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-205(3)(b)) · Criminal solicitation of a minor — third degree felony solicited: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-205(3)(c)) · Criminal solicitation of a minor — class A misdemeanor solicited: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-205(3)(d))
What are the penalties for criminal solicitation of a minor in Utah?
Which Utah statute covers criminal solicitation of a minor?
Criminal solicitation of a minor is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-4-205 (Criminal solicitation 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.