Utah criminal charge
Disorderly conduct in Utah
Disorderly conduct is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-102. 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. § 76-9-102.
What is the penalty for disorderly conduct in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to $750 (Disorderly conduct — base offense — A violation of Subsection (2) that does not fall under (3)(b), (c), or (d) 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 |
| Jail / prison | up to 90 days (Disorderly conduct — after being asked to cease — A violation of Subsection (2) occurring after the actor has been asked to cease the prohibited conduct, and not falling under (3)(c) or (d), is a class C misdemeanor.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $750 (Disorderly conduct — after being asked to cease — A violation of Subsection (2) occurring after the actor has been asked to cease the prohibited conduct, and not falling under (3)(c) or (d), is a class C misdemeanor.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Disorderly conduct — repeat offender (one prior conviction), after being asked to cease — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor if it occurs after being asked to cease and the actor was previously convicted of one violation of this section within the preceding five years, unless (3)(d) applies.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Disorderly conduct — repeat offender (one prior conviction), after being asked to cease — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor if it occurs after being asked to cease and the actor was previously convicted of one violation of this section within the preceding five years, unless (3)(d) applies.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | Disorderly conduct — repeat offender (two or more prior convictions), after being asked to cease — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if it occurs after being asked to cease and the actor was previously convicted of two or more violations of this section within the preceding five years.; 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 (Disorderly conduct — repeat offender (two or more prior convictions), after being asked to cease — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if it occurs after being asked to cease and the actor was previously convicted of two or more violations of this section within the preceding five years.; 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 disorderly conduct classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disorderly conduct — base offense | Infraction | A violation of Subsection (2) that does not fall under (3)(b), (c), or (d) is an infraction. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-102(3)(a) |
| Disorderly conduct — after being asked to cease | Class C Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) occurring after the actor has been asked to cease the prohibited conduct, and not falling under (3)(c) or (d), is a class C misdemeanor. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-102(3)(b) |
| Disorderly conduct — repeat offender (one prior conviction), after being asked to cease | Class B Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor if it occurs after being asked to cease and the actor was previously convicted of one violation of this section within the preceding five years, unless (3)(d) applies. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-102(3)(c) |
| Disorderly conduct — repeat offender (two or more prior convictions), after being asked to cease | Class A Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if it occurs after being asked to cease and the actor was previously convicted of two or more violations of this section within the preceding five years. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-102(3)(d) |
Common questions about disorderly conduct in Utah
Is disorderly conduct a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: disorderly conduct ranges from a Infraction to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-102.
Disorderly conduct — base offense: Infraction (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-102(3)(a)) · Disorderly conduct — after being asked to cease: Class C Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-102(3)(b)) · Disorderly conduct — repeat offender (one prior conviction), after being asked to cease: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-102(3)(c)) · Disorderly conduct — repeat offender (two or more prior convictions), after being asked to cease: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-102(3)(d))
What are the penalties for disorderly conduct in Utah?
Which Utah statute covers disorderly conduct?
Disorderly conduct is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-102 (Disorderly conduct).
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.