Utah statute
Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-508.3 — Retaliation against a witness, victim, or informant.
Current through 2026 General Session
Part of Part 5: Falsification in Official Matters, Utah Code.
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Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-508.3
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)(a) As used in this section: (1)(a)(i) "An individual closely associated with a witness, victim, or informant" means an individual who is a member of the witness's, victim's, or informant's family, has a close personal or business relationship with the witness or victim, or resides in the same household with the witness, victim, or informant. (1)(a)(ii) "Harm" means physical, emotional, or economic injury or damage to a person or to his property, reputation, or business interests. (1)(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5, 76-8-101, and 76-8-501 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits retaliation against a witness, victim, or informant if the actor: (2)(a) believes that an official proceeding or investigation is pending, is about to be brought, or has been concluded; (2)(b) makes a threat of harm or causes harm; and (2)(c) directs the threat or action causing harm as retaliation or retribution against a witness or an informant involved in an official proceeding, a victim of a crime, or an individual closely associated with a witness, victim, or informant. (3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony. (4) A violation under this section does not merge with another substantive offense committed in the course of violating this section. (5) This section does not prohibit an individual from seeking other legal redress to which the individual is otherwise entitled.
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Questions this section answers
Is retaliation against a witness, victim, or informant a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Retaliation against a witness, victim, or informant is a Third Degree Felony in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-508.3.
Which Utah statute covers retaliation against a witness, victim, or informant?
Retaliation against a witness, victim, or informant is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-508.3 (Retaliation against a witness, victim, or informant).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.