Utah criminal charge
Distribution of images obtained through voyeurism in Utah
Distribution of images obtained through voyeurism is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-308. 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. § 76-12-308.
What is the penalty for distribution of images obtained through voyeurism in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Distribution of voyeurism images — general — Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) except when the image is of a child under 14 years old.; 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 (Distribution of voyeurism images — general — Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) except when the image is of a child under 14 years old.; 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 (Distribution of voyeurism images — victim under 14 — Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) when the image is of a child under 14 years old.; 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 (Distribution of voyeurism images — victim under 14 — Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) when the image is of a child under 14 years old.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
How is distribution of images obtained through voyeurism classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distribution of voyeurism images — general | Third Degree Felony | Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) except when the image is of a child under 14 years old. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-308(3)(a) |
| Distribution of voyeurism images — victim under 14 | Second Degree Felony | Applies to a violation of Subsection (2) when the image is of a child under 14 years old. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-308(3)(b) |
Common questions about distribution of images obtained through voyeurism in Utah
Is distribution of images obtained through voyeurism a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: distribution of images obtained through voyeurism ranges from a Third Degree Felony to a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-308.
Distribution of voyeurism images — general: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-308(3)(a)) · Distribution of voyeurism images — victim under 14: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-308(3)(b))
What are the penalties for distribution of images obtained through voyeurism in Utah?
Penalties for distribution of images obtained through voyeurism in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Third Degree Felony up to a Second Degree Felony — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Utah statute covers distribution of images obtained through voyeurism?
Distribution of images obtained through voyeurism is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-12-308 (Distribution of images obtained through voyeurism).
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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.