Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-101.5 — Child bigamy - Penalty.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 1: Marital Violations, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-101.5
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.
(1) An actor 18 years of age or older is guilty of child bigamy when, knowing he or she has a wife or husband, or knowing that a person under 18 years of age has a wife or husband, the actor carries out the following with the person who is under 18 years of age: (1)(a) purports to marry the person who is under 18 years of age; and (1)(b) cohabitates with the person who is under 18 years of age. (2) A violation of Subsection (1) is a second degree felony.
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Is child bigamy a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Child bigamy is a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-101.5.
Which Utah statute covers child bigamy?
Child bigamy is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-7-101.5 (Child bigamy - Penalty).
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