Utah criminal charge
Theft of lost, mislaid, or mistakenly delivered property in Utah
Theft of lost, mislaid, or mistakenly delivered property is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-407. 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. § 76-6-407.
What is the penalty for theft of lost, mislaid, or mistakenly delivered property in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 15 years (Value $5,000 or more, firearm/vehicle, or from person — The property value is $5,000 or more, or the stolen property is a firearm or operable motor vehicle, or the property is stolen from the person of another.; 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 (Value $5,000 or more, firearm/vehicle, or from person — The property value is $5,000 or more, or the stolen property is a firearm or operable motor vehicle, or the property is stolen from the person of another.; greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 |
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (Value under $500, no aggravating factors — The value of the property stolen is less than $500 and the offense does not qualify as a class A misdemeanor under Subsection (3)(c).) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Value under $500, no aggravating factors — The value of the property stolen is less than $500 and the offense does not qualify as a class A misdemeanor under Subsection (3)(c).; 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 theft of lost, mislaid, or mistakenly delivered property classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value $5,000 or more, firearm/vehicle, or from person | Second Degree Felony | The property value is $5,000 or more, or the stolen property is a firearm or operable motor vehicle, or the property is stolen from the person of another. | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-407(3)(a) |
| Value under $500, no aggravating factors | Class B Misdemeanor | The value of the property stolen is less than $500 and the offense does not qualify as a class A misdemeanor under Subsection (3)(c). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-407(3)(d) |
Common questions about theft of lost, mislaid, or mistakenly delivered property in Utah
Is theft of lost, mislaid, or mistakenly delivered property a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: theft of lost, mislaid, or mistakenly delivered property ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-407.
Value $5,000 or more, firearm/vehicle, or from person: Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-407(3)(a)) · Value under $500, no aggravating factors: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-407(3)(d))
What are the penalties for theft of lost, mislaid, or mistakenly delivered property in Utah?
Penalties for theft of lost, mislaid, or mistakenly delivered property in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class B Misdemeanor up to a Second Degree Felony — with the ranges set by Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 and Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Utah statute covers theft of lost, mislaid, or mistakenly delivered property?
Theft of lost, mislaid, or mistakenly delivered property is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-407 (Theft of lost, mislaid, or mistakenly delivered property).
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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.