Utah criminal charge
Sexual solicitation by an actor offering compensation to an adult in exchange for sexual activity in Utah
Sexual solicitation by an actor offering compensation to an adult in exchange for sexual activity is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-210. 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. § 76-5d-210.
What is the penalty for sexual solicitation by an actor offering compensation to an adult in exchange for sexual activity in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | First or second violation — Applies when the violation of Subsection (2) is the actor's first or second offense.; 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 (First or second violation — Applies when the violation of Subsection (2) is the actor's first or second offense.; 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 (Third or subsequent violation — Applies when the violation of Subsection (2) is the actor's third or subsequent offense.; 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 (Third or subsequent violation — Applies when the violation of Subsection (2) is the actor's third or subsequent offense.; 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 sexual solicitation by an actor offering compensation to an adult in exchange for sexual activity classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| First or second violation | Class A Misdemeanor | Applies when the violation of Subsection (2) is the actor's first or second offense. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-210(3)(a) |
| Third or subsequent violation | Third Degree Felony | Applies when the violation of Subsection (2) is the actor's third or subsequent offense. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-210(3)(b) |
Common questions about sexual solicitation by an actor offering compensation to an adult in exchange for sexual activity in Utah
Is sexual solicitation by an actor offering compensation to an adult in exchange for sexual activity a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: sexual solicitation by an actor offering compensation to an adult in exchange for sexual activity ranges from a Class A Misdemeanor to a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-210.
First or second violation: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-210(3)(a)) · Third or subsequent violation: Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-210(3)(b))
What are the penalties for sexual solicitation by an actor offering compensation to an adult in exchange for sexual activity in Utah?
Penalties for sexual solicitation by an actor offering compensation to an adult in exchange for sexual activity in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class A 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 sexual solicitation by an actor offering compensation to an adult in exchange for sexual activity?
Sexual solicitation by an actor offering compensation to an adult in exchange for sexual activity is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-210 (Sexual solicitation by an actor offering compensation to an adult in exchange for sexual activity).
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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.