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Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 — Misdemeanor conviction - Term of imprisonment.

Current through 2026 General Session

Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204

Statutory text current through the 2026 General Session. This publication reproduces the official statutory text; it is not the official statutes of the State of Utah.

Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session

A person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor may be sentenced to imprisonment as follows: (1)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b), in the case of a class A misdemeanor, for a term not exceeding 364 days. (1)(b)(i) Except as provided in Subsection (1)(b)(ii), in the case of a class A misdemeanor under Title 76, Chapter 5, Offenses Against the Individual, for a term not exceeding one year. (1)(b)(ii) For a class A misdemeanor for one of following offenses, for a term not exceeding 364 days: (1)(b)(ii)(A) Section 76-5-102.9, propelling a bodily substance or material as described in Section 76-5-102.9; (1)(b)(ii)(B) Section 76-5-107.5, prohibition of "hazing"; (1)(b)(ii)(C) Section 76-5-113, surreptitious administration of certain substances; or (1)(b)(ii)(D) Section 76-5-303, custodial interference. (2) In the case of a class B misdemeanor, for a term not exceeding six months. (3) In the case of a class C misdemeanor, for a term not exceeding 90 days.

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What are the penalties for abandonment of a fire in Utah?

Penalties for abandonment of a fire in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class C 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.

What are the penalties for abuse of a vulnerable adult in Utah?

Penalties for abuse of a vulnerable adult in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class C 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.

What are the penalties for abuse of nitrous oxide in Utah?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, abuse of nitrous oxide carries 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)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for abuse of psychotoxic chemical solvent in Utah?

As a Class B Misdemeanor, abuse of psychotoxic chemical solvent carries up to 6 months (indeterminate term with no statutory minimum; actual release is set by the Board of Pardons and Parole) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for acceptance of bribe or bribery to prevent criminal prosecution in Utah?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, acceptance of bribe or bribery to prevent criminal prosecution carries 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)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for accident involving injury or death in Utah?

Penalties for accident involving injury or death 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.

What are the penalties for accident involving property damage in Utah?

Penalties for accident involving property damage in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class B 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.

What are the penalties for accident reports in Utah?

As a Class A Misdemeanor, accident reports carries 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)) of incarceration and a fine of up to $2,500 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for additional rights in Utah?

As a Class B Misdemeanor, additional rights carries up to 6 months (indeterminate term with no statutory minimum; actual release is set by the Board of Pardons and Parole) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult in Utah?

Penalties for aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult in Utah depend on how it is classified — from a Class A 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.

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