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Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-421 — Indecent exposure of another individual.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 4: Sexual Offenses, Utah Code.

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Indecent exposure of another individual

Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-421

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. § 76-5-421Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session

(1)(a) As used in this section: (1)(a)(i) "First responder" means the same as that term is defined in Section 34A-2-102. (1)(a)(ii) "Health care professional" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53-3-207. (1)(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits indecent exposure of another individual if the actor exposes in a public place, without the individual's consent, the individual's: (2)(a) undergarments intended to cover the individual's genitals, breasts if the individual is female, buttocks, anus, or pubic area; or (2)(b) genitals, breast below the top of the areola if the individual is female, buttocks, anus, or pubic area. (3)(a) A violation of Subsection (2)(a) is a class C misdemeanor. (3)(b) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(c), a violation of Subsection (2)(b) is a class B misdemeanor. (3)(c) A violation of Subsection (2)(b) is a class A misdemeanor if the actor committed the violation in the presence of an individual who is younger than 14 years old. (4) An actor under the age of 18 years old may not be referred to the juvenile court or prosecuting attorney under this section unless the actor has previously received a written warning from a law enforcement officer for conduct described in Subsection (2). (5) This section does not apply to a first responder or health care professional who removes the clothing of another individual during an emergency to provide medical care to that individual resulting in the exposure of that individual described in Subsection (2).

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Is indecent exposure of another individual a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

It depends on the circumstances: indecent exposure of another individual ranges from a Class C Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-421.

Exposure of undergarments: Class C Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-421(3)(a)) · Exposure of genitals/breast/buttocks/anus/pubic area — base offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-421(3)(b)) · Exposure of genitals/breast/buttocks/anus/pubic area — in presence of child under 14: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-421(3)(c))

Which Utah statute covers indecent exposure of another individual?

Indecent exposure of another individual is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-421 (Indecent exposure of another individual).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.