Utah criminal charge
Denial of public servant's use of public property in Utah
Denial of public servant's use of public property is a Class C Misdemeanor under Utah criminal law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-301.2. As a Class C Misdemeanor, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Utah sets for that offense class. Utah sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.
Defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-301.2.
What is the penalty for denial of public servant's use of public property in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 90 days (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $750 (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).
Common questions about denial of public servant's use of public property in Utah
Is denial of public servant's use of public property a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Denial of public servant's use of public property is a Class C Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-301.2.
What are the penalties for denial of public servant's use of public property in Utah?
As a Class C Misdemeanor, denial of public servant's use of public property carries up to 90 days (indeterminate term with no statutory minimum; actual release is set by the Board of Pardons and Parole) of incarceration and a fine of up to $750 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).
Which Utah statute covers denial of public servant's use of public property?
Denial of public servant's use of public property is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-301.2 (Denial of public servant's use of public property).
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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.