Utah criminal charge
Pornographic or indecent material on school property in Utah
Pornographic or indecent material on school property is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-208. 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. § 76-5c-208.
What is the penalty for pornographic or indecent material on school property in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | Pornographic or indecent material on school property — adult actor — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the actor is 18 years old or older.; 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 (Pornographic or indecent material on school property — adult actor — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the actor is 18 years old or older.; 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 (Pornographic or indecent material on school property — minor actor — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor if the actor is younger than 18 years old.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Pornographic or indecent material on school property — minor actor — A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor if the actor is younger than 18 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 pornographic or indecent material on school property classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pornographic or indecent material on school property — adult actor | Class A Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the actor is 18 years old or older. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-208(3)(a) |
| Pornographic or indecent material on school property — minor actor | Class B Misdemeanor | A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor if the actor is younger than 18 years old. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-208(3)(b) |
Common questions about pornographic or indecent material on school property in Utah
Is pornographic or indecent material on school property a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: pornographic or indecent material on school property ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-208.
Pornographic or indecent material on school property — adult actor: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-208(3)(a)) · Pornographic or indecent material on school property — minor actor: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-208(3)(b))
What are the penalties for pornographic or indecent material on school property in Utah?
Penalties for pornographic or indecent material on school property in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class B 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 pornographic or indecent material on school property?
Pornographic or indecent material on school property is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5c-208 (Pornographic or indecent material on school property).
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.