Utah criminal charge
Misdemeanors classified in Utah
Misdemeanors classified is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-104. 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. § 76-3-104.
What is the penalty for misdemeanors classified in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | Class A misdemeanor category — Misdemeanors may be classified as Class A misdemeanors.; 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 (Class A misdemeanor category — Misdemeanors may be classified as Class A misdemeanors.; 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 (Class B misdemeanor category — Misdemeanors may be classified as Class B misdemeanors.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Class B misdemeanor category — Misdemeanors may be classified as Class B misdemeanors.; 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 90 days (Class C misdemeanor category — Misdemeanors may be classified as Class C misdemeanors.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $750 (Class C misdemeanor category — Misdemeanors may be classified as Class C misdemeanors.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $750 (Unspecified code misdemeanor treated as infraction — An offense designated as a misdemeanor in the code without specified punishment or category is treated as an infraction under Section 76-3-205.; no imprisonment for an infraction (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-205); fined as for a class C misdemeanor when no punishment is specified; the fine may be satisfied by compensatory service) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-205 |
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Unspecified ordinance misdemeanor before July 1, 2019 — Except as provided in Subsection (4), an offense designated as a misdemeanor in a county or municipal ordinance without specified punishment or category is a class B misdemeanor.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Unspecified ordinance misdemeanor before July 1, 2019 — Except as provided in Subsection (4), an offense designated as a misdemeanor in a county or municipal ordinance without specified punishment or category is a class B misdemeanor.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $750 (Unspecified ordinance misdemeanor after June 30, 2019 — After June 30, 2019, an offense designated as a misdemeanor in a county or municipal ordinance without specified punishment or category is an infraction punishable under Section 76-3-205.; no imprisonment for an infraction (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-205); fined as for a class C misdemeanor when no punishment is specified; the fine may be satisfied by compensatory service) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-205 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
How is misdemeanors classified classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor category | Class A Misdemeanor | Misdemeanors may be classified as Class A misdemeanors. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-104(1)(a) |
| Class B misdemeanor category | Class B Misdemeanor | Misdemeanors may be classified as Class B misdemeanors. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-104(1)(b) |
| Class C misdemeanor category | Class C Misdemeanor | Misdemeanors may be classified as Class C misdemeanors. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-104(1)(c) |
| Unspecified code misdemeanor treated as infraction | Infraction | An offense designated as a misdemeanor in the code without specified punishment or category is treated as an infraction under Section 76-3-205. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-104(2) |
| Unspecified ordinance misdemeanor before July 1, 2019 | Class B Misdemeanor | Except as provided in Subsection (4), an offense designated as a misdemeanor in a county or municipal ordinance without specified punishment or category is a class B misdemeanor. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-104(3) |
| Unspecified ordinance misdemeanor after June 30, 2019 | Infraction | After June 30, 2019, an offense designated as a misdemeanor in a county or municipal ordinance without specified punishment or category is an infraction punishable under Section 76-3-205. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-104(4) |
Common questions about misdemeanors classified in Utah
Is misdemeanors classified a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: misdemeanors classified ranges from a Infraction to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-104.
Class A misdemeanor category: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-104(1)(a)) · Class B misdemeanor category: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-104(1)(b)) · Class C misdemeanor category: Class C Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-104(1)(c)) · Unspecified code misdemeanor treated as infraction: Infraction (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-104(2)) · Unspecified ordinance misdemeanor before July 1, 2019: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-104(3)) · Unspecified ordinance misdemeanor after June 30, 2019: Infraction (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-104(4))
What are the penalties for misdemeanors classified in Utah?
Which Utah statute covers misdemeanors classified?
Misdemeanors classified is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-104 (Misdemeanors classified).
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.