Utah criminal charge
Criminal trespass in Utah
Criminal trespass is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-206. 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. § 76-6-206.
What is the penalty for criminal trespass in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Criminal trespass under (2)(a), (b), or (d) - base offense — A violation of Subsection (2)(a), (b), or (d), except as otherwise provided, is a class B misdemeanor.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Criminal trespass under (2)(a), (b), or (d) - base offense — A violation of Subsection (2)(a), (b), or (d), except as otherwise provided, is a class B misdemeanor.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $750 (Criminal trespass into a condominium unit — A violation of Subsection (2)(c), entering a condominium unit in violation of Section 57-8-7(8), is an infraction.; no imprisonment for an infraction (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-205); fined as for a class C misdemeanor when no punishment is specified; the fine may be satisfied by compensatory service) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-205 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
How is criminal trespass classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal trespass under (2)(a), (b), or (d) - base offense | Class B Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2)(a), (b), or (d), except as otherwise provided, is a class B misdemeanor. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-206(3)(a) |
| Criminal trespass into a condominium unit | Infraction | A violation of Subsection (2)(c), entering a condominium unit in violation of Section 57-8-7(8), is an infraction. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-206(3)(c) |
Common questions about criminal trespass in Utah
Is criminal trespass a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: criminal trespass ranges from a Infraction to a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-206.
Criminal trespass under (2)(a), (b), or (d) - base offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-206(3)(a)) · Criminal trespass into a condominium unit: Infraction (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-206(3)(c))
What are the penalties for criminal trespass in Utah?
Which Utah statute covers criminal trespass?
Criminal trespass is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-206 (Criminal trespass).
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.