Utah criminal charge
Criminal trespass upon an institution of higher education in Utah
Criminal trespass upon an institution of higher education is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-703. 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. § 76-8-703.
What is the penalty for criminal trespass upon an institution of higher education in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Criminal trespass upon institution of higher education - base offense — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor except as otherwise provided in Subsection (3)(b).) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Criminal trespass upon institution of higher education - base offense — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor except as otherwise provided in Subsection (3)(b).; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | Criminal trespass upon institution of higher education - repeat offender — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the actor has previously been convicted two or more times of a violation of Subsection (2).; 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 trespass upon institution of higher education - repeat offender — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the actor has previously been convicted two or more times of a violation of Subsection (2).; 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 trespass upon an institution of higher education classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal trespass upon institution of higher education - base offense | Class B Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor except as otherwise provided in Subsection (3)(b). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-703(3)(a) |
| Criminal trespass upon institution of higher education - repeat offender | Class A Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the actor has previously been convicted two or more times of a violation of Subsection (2). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-703(3)(b) |
Common questions about criminal trespass upon an institution of higher education in Utah
Is criminal trespass upon an institution of higher education a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: criminal trespass upon an institution of higher education ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-703.
Criminal trespass upon institution of higher education - base offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-703(3)(a)) · Criminal trespass upon institution of higher education - repeat offender: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-703(3)(b))
What are the penalties for criminal trespass upon an institution of higher education in Utah?
Penalties for criminal trespass upon an institution of higher education in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class B Misdemeanor up to a Class A 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 criminal trespass upon an institution of higher education?
Criminal trespass upon an institution of higher education is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-703 (Criminal trespass upon an institution of higher education).
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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.