Utah criminal charge
Failure to keep and pay over public money in Utah
Failure to keep and pay over public money is a Third Degree Felony under Utah criminal law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-403. As a Third Degree Felony, 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. § 76-8-403.
What is the penalty for failure to keep and pay over public money in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (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 (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).
Common questions about failure to keep and pay over public money in Utah
Is failure to keep and pay over public money a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
What are the penalties for failure to keep and pay over public money in Utah?
As a Third Degree Felony, failure to keep and pay over public money carries up to 5 years (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 $5,000 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 (current (2026 General Session)).
Which Utah statute covers failure to keep and pay over public money?
Failure to keep and pay over public money is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-403 (Failure to keep and pay over public money).
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.