Utah criminal charge
Failure to report a financial transaction of more than $10,000 in Utah
Failure to report a financial transaction of more than $10,000 is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1604. 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. § 76-9-1604.
What is the penalty for failure to report a financial transaction of more than $10,000 in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 90 days (Base offense — A violation of Subsection (2) not falling under Subsection (3)(b) or (c).) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $750 (Base offense — A violation of Subsection (2) not falling under Subsection (3)(b) or (c).; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | Prior conviction — A violation of Subsection (2) where the actor has previously been convicted of violating this section.; 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 (Prior conviction — A violation of Subsection (2) where the actor has previously been convicted of violating this section.; 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 5 years (Furtherance of other crime or pattern of illegal activity — A violation of Subsection (2) committed in furtherance of another state law violation, or as part of a pattern of illegal activity involving transactions exceeding $100,000 in any 12-month period.; 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 (Furtherance of other crime or pattern of illegal activity — A violation of Subsection (2) committed in furtherance of another state law violation, or as part of a pattern of illegal activity involving transactions exceeding $100,000 in any 12-month period.; 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 failure to report a financial transaction of more than $10,000 classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base offense | Class C Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) not falling under Subsection (3)(b) or (c). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1604(3)(a) |
| Prior conviction | Class A Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) where the actor has previously been convicted of violating this section. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1604(3)(b) |
| Furtherance of other crime or pattern of illegal activity | Third Degree Felony | A violation of Subsection (2) committed in furtherance of another state law violation, or as part of a pattern of illegal activity involving transactions exceeding $100,000 in any 12-month period. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1604(3)(c) |
Common questions about failure to report a financial transaction of more than $10,000 in Utah
Is failure to report a financial transaction of more than $10,000 a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: failure to report a financial transaction of more than $10,000 ranges from a Class C Misdemeanor to a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1604.
Base offense: Class C Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1604(3)(a)) · Prior conviction: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1604(3)(b)) · Furtherance of other crime or pattern of illegal activity: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1604(3)(c))
What are the penalties for failure to report a financial transaction of more than $10,000 in Utah?
Penalties for failure to report a financial transaction of more than $10,000 in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class C Misdemeanor up to a Third Degree Felony — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 and Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Utah statute covers failure to report a financial transaction of more than $10,000?
Failure to report a financial transaction of more than $10,000 is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-9-1604 (Failure to report a financial transaction of more than $10,000).
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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.