Utah criminal charge
Sexual solicitation by an actor offering to engage in sexual activity for compensation in Utah
Sexual solicitation by an actor offering to engage in sexual activity for compensation is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-209. 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-209.
What is the penalty for sexual solicitation by an actor offering to engage in sexual activity for compensation in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (First or second violation — Applies when the violation of Subsection (2) is a first or second offense.) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (First or second violation — Applies when the violation of Subsection (2) is a 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 | Third or subsequent violation — Applies when the violation of Subsection (2) is a third or subsequent 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 (Third or subsequent violation — Applies when the violation of Subsection (2) is a third or subsequent offense.; 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 sexual solicitation by an actor offering to engage in sexual activity for compensation classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| First or second violation | Class B Misdemeanor | Applies when the violation of Subsection (2) is a first or second offense. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-209(3)(a) |
| Third or subsequent violation | Class A Misdemeanor | Applies when the violation of Subsection (2) is a third or subsequent offense. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-209(3)(b) |
Common questions about sexual solicitation by an actor offering to engage in sexual activity for compensation in Utah
Is sexual solicitation by an actor offering to engage in sexual activity for compensation a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: sexual solicitation by an actor offering to engage in sexual activity for compensation ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-209.
First or second violation: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-209(3)(a)) · Third or subsequent violation: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-209(3)(b))
What are the penalties for sexual solicitation by an actor offering to engage in sexual activity for compensation in Utah?
Penalties for sexual solicitation by an actor offering to engage in sexual activity for compensation 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 sexual solicitation by an actor offering to engage in sexual activity for compensation?
Sexual solicitation by an actor offering to engage in sexual activity for compensation is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5d-209 (Sexual solicitation by an actor offering to engage in sexual activity for compensation).
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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.