Utah criminal charge
Violations of abortion laws in Utah
Violations of abortion laws is a criminal offense under Utah law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-314. 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. § 76-7-314.
What is the penalty for violations of abortion laws in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | Violation of other provisions of this part — Applies to a violation of any other provision of this part not otherwise classified, including Subsections 76-7-305(2)(a) through (c) and (e).; 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 (Violation of other provisions of this part — Applies to a violation of any other provision of this part not otherwise classified, including Subsections 76-7-305(2)(a) through (c) and (e).; 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 violations of abortion laws classified in Utah?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violation of other provisions of this part | Class A Misdemeanor | Applies to a violation of any other provision of this part not otherwise classified, including Subsections 76-7-305(2)(a) through (c) and (e). | Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-314(4) |
Common questions about violations of abortion laws in Utah
Is violations of abortion laws a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Violations of abortion laws is a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-314.
Violation of other provisions of this part: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-314(4))
What are the penalties for violations of abortion laws in Utah?
Penalties for violations of abortion laws in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class A 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 violations of abortion laws?
Violations of abortion laws is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-314 (Violations of abortion laws - Classifications).
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.