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Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301 — Fines of individuals.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 3: Fines and Special Sanctions, Utah Code.

Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301

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. § 76-3-301Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session

(1) An individual convicted of an offense may be sentenced to pay a fine, not exceeding: (1)(a) $10,000 for a felony conviction of the first degree or second degree; (1)(b) $5,000 for a felony conviction of the third degree; (1)(c) $2,500 for a class A misdemeanor conviction; (1)(d) $1,000 for a class B misdemeanor conviction; (1)(e) $750 for a class C misdemeanor conviction or infraction conviction; and (1)(f) any greater amounts specifically authorized by statute. (2)(a) An individual convicted of a misdemeanor or infraction and sentenced to pay a fine may not be charged by a court: (2)(a)(i) notwithstanding Section 15-1-4, interest on the judgment that in the aggregate is more than 25% of the initial fine; or (2)(a)(ii) that issues an order to show cause under Section 78B-6-317 for failure to pay the fine, interest that is more than 25% of the initial fine. (2)(b) An individual convicted only of an infraction and sentenced to pay a fine may not be charged: (2)(b)(i) by the Office of State Debt Collection, late fees and interest that in the aggregate are more than 25% of the initial fine; or (2)(b)(ii) by a third-party debt contractor of the Office of State Debt Collection, additional fees. (3) Subsection (2) does not apply to a case that includes: (3)(a) victim restitution; or (3)(b) a felony conviction, even if that felony conviction is later reduced. (4) This section does not apply to a corporation, association, partnership, government, or governmental instrumentality.

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What are the penalties for abortion prohibition in Utah?

As a Second Degree Felony, abortion prohibition carries 1 years to 15 years of incarceration and a fine of up to $10,000 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 (current (2026 General Session)).

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 abuse or desecration of a dead human body in Utah?

As a Third Degree Felony, abuse or desecration of a dead human body carries up to 5 years (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 $5,000 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for abuse or neglect of a child with a disability in Utah?

As a Third Degree Felony, abuse or neglect of a child with a disability carries up to 5 years (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 $5,000 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 (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 acceptance of deposit by insolvent financial institution in Utah?

As a Third Degree Felony, acceptance of deposit by insolvent financial institution carries up to 5 years (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 $5,000 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 (current (2026 General Session)).

What are the penalties for accepting the proceeds of unlawful activity in Utah?

As a Third Degree Felony, accepting the proceeds of unlawful activity carries up to 5 years (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 $5,000 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-203 (current (2026 General Session)).

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 accident reports in Utah?

As a Infraction, accident reports carries a fine of up to $750 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-205.

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