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Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-320 — Trespass of a secure care facility.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 3: Obstructing Governmental Operations, Utah Code.

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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-320

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. § 76-8-320Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session
(1)(a) As used in this section: (1)(a)(i) "Juvenile offender" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.5. (1)(a)(ii) "Secure care facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.5. (1)(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits trespass of a secure care facility if the actor: (2)(a) without permission, enters or attempts to enter a building or enclosure appropriated to the use of juvenile offenders; (2)(b)(i) enters any premises belonging to a secure care facility; and (2)(b)(ii) commits or attempts to commit a trespass or damage on the premises of the secure care facility; or (2)(c) willfully annoys or disturbs the peace and quiet of: (2)(c)(i) a secure care facility; or (2)(c)(ii) a juvenile offender in a secure care facility. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor.

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Is trespass of a secure care facility a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

Trespass of a secure care facility is a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-320.

Which Utah statute covers trespass of a secure care facility?

Trespass of a secure care facility is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-320 (Trespass of a secure care facility).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.