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Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-703 — Criminal trespass upon an institution of higher education.

Current through 2026 General Session

Part of Part 7: Colleges and Universities, Utah Code.

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Criminal trespass upon an institution of higher education

Full text of Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-703

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. § 76-8-703Primary source, current through the 2026 General Session

(1)(a) As used in this section: (1)(a)(i) "Chief administrative officer" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53H-3-304. (1)(a)(ii) "Enters" means intrusion of the entire body. (1)(a)(iii) "Institution of higher education" means the same as that term is defined in Section 53H-1-101. (1)(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section. (2) An actor commits criminal trespass upon an institution of higher education if the actor enters or remains on property that is owned, operated, or controlled by an institution of higher education: (2)(a) after being ordered to leave by the chief administrative officer; or (2)(b) without authorization if notice against entry or remaining has been given by: (2)(b)(i) personal communication to the person by the chief administrative officer or a person with apparent authority to act for the institution of higher education; (2)(b)(ii) the posting of signs reasonably likely to come to the attention of a trespasser; (2)(b)(iii) fencing or other enclosure obviously designed to exclude a trespasser; or (2)(b)(iv) a current order of suspension or expulsion. (3)(a) Except as provided in Subsection (3)(b), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor. (3)(b) A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if the actor has previously been convicted two or more times of a violation of Subsection (2). (4) The mere carrying or possession of a firearm on the campus of an institution of higher education, as defined in Section 53H-1-101, does not warrant an order to leave under Subsection (2)(a) if the individual carrying or possessing the firearm is otherwise complying with all state laws regulating the possession and use of a firearm. (5) If an employee or student of an institution of higher education is ordered to leave under Subsection (2)(a) or receives a notice against entry or remaining under Subsection (2)(b), the institution of higher education shall afford the employee or student the process required by the institution of higher education's rules and regulations.

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Is criminal trespass upon an institution of higher education a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?

It depends on the circumstances: criminal trespass upon an institution of higher education ranges from a Class B Misdemeanor to a Class A Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-703.

Criminal trespass upon institution of higher education - base offense: Class B Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-703(3)(a)) · Criminal trespass upon institution of higher education - repeat offender: Class A Misdemeanor (Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-703(3)(b))

Which Utah statute covers criminal trespass upon an institution of higher education?

Criminal trespass upon an institution of higher education is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-703 (Criminal trespass upon an institution of higher education).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.