Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-103 — Bribery or offering a bribe.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 1: Corrupt Practices, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-103
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) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits bribery or offering a bribe if the actor promises, offers, or agrees to give or gives, directly or indirectly, any benefit to another with the purpose or intent to influence an action, decision, opinion, recommendation, judgment, vote, nomination, or exercise of discretion of a public servant, party official, or voter. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is: (3)(a) a second degree felony if the value of the benefit is $1,000 or more; or (3)(b) a third degree felony if the value of the benefit is less than $1,000. (4) It is not a defense to a prosecution under this statute that: (4)(a) the person sought to be influenced was not qualified to act in the desired way, whether because the person had not assumed office, lacked jurisdiction, or for any other reason; (4)(b) the person sought to be influenced did not act in the desired way; or (4)(c) the benefit is not conferred, solicited, or accepted until after: (4)(c)(i) the action, decision, opinion, recommendation, judgment, vote, nomination, or exercise of discretion, has occurred; or (4)(c)(ii) the public servant ceases to be a public servant.
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Questions this section answers
Is bribery or offering a bribe a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
It depends on the circumstances: bribery or offering a bribe ranges from a Third Degree Felony to a Second Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-103.
Bribery ($1,000 or more): Second Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-103(3)(a)) · Bribery (less than $1,000): Third Degree Felony (Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-103(3)(b))
Which Utah statute covers bribery or offering a bribe?
Bribery or offering a bribe is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-103 (Bribery or offering a bribe).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.