Utah criminal charge
Indecent exposure of another individual in Utah
Indecent exposure of another individual is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-421. 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. § 76-5-421.
What is the penalty for indecent exposure of another individual in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 90 days (Exposure of undergarments — Applies when the actor exposes another individual's undergarments intended to cover genitals, breasts (if female), buttocks, anus, or pubic area, without consent, in a public place, as described in Subsection (2)(a).) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $750 (Exposure of undergarments — Applies when the actor exposes another individual's undergarments intended to cover genitals, breasts (if female), buttocks, anus, or pubic area, without consent, in a public place, as described in Subsection (2)(a).; 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 (Exposure of genitals/breast/buttocks/anus/pubic area — base offense — Applies when the actor exposes another individual's genitals, breast below the top of the areola (if female), buttocks, anus, or pubic area without consent in a public place, unless the enhanced circumstance in Subsection (3)(c) applies.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Exposure of genitals/breast/buttocks/anus/pubic area — base offense — Applies when the actor exposes another individual's genitals, breast below the top of the areola (if female), buttocks, anus, or pubic area without consent in a public place, unless the enhanced circumstance in Subsection (3)(c) applies.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | Exposure of genitals/breast/buttocks/anus/pubic area — in presence of child under 14 — Applies when the violation of Subsection (2)(b) is committed in the presence of an individual who is younger than 14 years old.; 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 (Exposure of genitals/breast/buttocks/anus/pubic area — in presence of child under 14 — Applies when the violation of Subsection (2)(b) is committed in the presence of an individual who is younger than 14 years old.; 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 indecent exposure of another individual classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exposure of undergarments | Class C Misdemeanor | Applies when the actor exposes another individual's undergarments intended to cover genitals, breasts (if female), buttocks, anus, or pubic area, without consent, in a public place, as described in Subsection (2)(a). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-421(3)(a) |
| Exposure of genitals/breast/buttocks/anus/pubic area — base offense | Class B Misdemeanor | Applies when the actor exposes another individual's genitals, breast below the top of the areola (if female), buttocks, anus, or pubic area without consent in a public place, unless the enhanced circumstance in Subsection (3)(c) applies. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-421(3)(b) |
| Exposure of genitals/breast/buttocks/anus/pubic area — in presence of child under 14 | Class A Misdemeanor | Applies when the violation of Subsection (2)(b) is committed in the presence of an individual who is younger than 14 years old. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-421(3)(c) |
Common questions about indecent exposure of another individual in Utah
Is indecent exposure of another individual a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: indecent exposure of another individual ranges from a Class C Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-421.
Exposure of undergarments: Class C Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-421(3)(a)) · Exposure of genitals/breast/buttocks/anus/pubic area — base offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-421(3)(b)) · Exposure of genitals/breast/buttocks/anus/pubic area — in presence of child under 14: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-421(3)(c))
What are the penalties for indecent exposure of another individual in Utah?
Penalties for indecent exposure of another individual in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class C Misdemeanor up to a Class A Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Utah statute covers indecent exposure of another individual?
Indecent exposure of another individual is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-421 (Indecent exposure of another individual).
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.