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Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-205 — Manufacture or possession of instrument for burglary or theft.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 2: Burglary and Criminal Trespass, Utah Code.

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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-205

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. § 76-6-205Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session
(1) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-6-201 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits manufacture or possession of an instrument for burglary or theft if the actor manufactures or possesses any instrument, tool, device, article, or other thing adapted, designed, or commonly used in advancing or facilitating the commission of any offense under circumstances manifesting an intent to use or knowledge that another person intends to use the same in the commission of a burglary or theft. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.

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Is manufacture or possession of instrument for burglary or theft a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

Manufacture or possession of instrument for burglary or theft is a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-205.

Which Utah statute covers manufacture or possession of instrument for burglary or theft?

Manufacture or possession of instrument for burglary or theft is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-6-205 (Manufacture or possession of instrument for burglary or theft).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.