Utah criminal charge
Mail theft in Utah
Mail theft is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1003. 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. § 76-6-1003.
What is the penalty for mail theft in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Mail theft - base offense — Applies as the default classification for a violation of Subsection (2).; 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 (Mail theft - base offense — Applies as the default classification for a violation of Subsection (2).; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Jail / prison | Mail theft - no monetary value, no name — Applies if the mail has no monetary value and does not include the name of an individual.; 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 (Mail theft - no monetary value, no name — Applies if the mail has no monetary value and does not include the name of an individual.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 15 years (Mail theft - personal identifying information of 10 or more individuals — Applies if the mail contains the personal identifying information of 10 or more individuals.; 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 (Mail theft - personal identifying information of 10 or more individuals — Applies if the mail contains the personal identifying information of 10 or more individuals.; 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 mail theft classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mail theft - base offense | Third Degree Felony | Applies as the default classification for a violation of Subsection (2). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1003(3)(a) |
| Mail theft - no monetary value, no name | Class A Misdemeanor | Applies if the mail has no monetary value and does not include the name of an individual. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1003(3)(b) |
| Mail theft - personal identifying information of 10 or more individuals | Second Degree Felony | Applies if the mail contains the personal identifying information of 10 or more individuals. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1003(3)(c) |
Common questions about mail theft in Utah
Is mail theft a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: mail theft ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1003.
Mail theft - base offense: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1003(3)(a)) · Mail theft - no monetary value, no name: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1003(3)(b)) · Mail theft - personal identifying information of 10 or more individuals: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1003(3)(c))
What are the penalties for mail theft in Utah?
Which Utah statute covers mail theft?
Mail theft is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-1003 (Mail theft).
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.