Utah § 76-3-203 - Felony conviction -- Indeterminate term of imprisonment.
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§ 76-3-203. Felony conviction -- Indeterminate term of imprisonment.
A person who has been convicted of a felony may be sentenced to imprisonment for an indeterminate term as follows:
| (1) | In the case of a felony of the first degree, unless the statute provides otherwise, for a term of not less than five years and which may be for life. |
| (2) | In the case of a felony of the second degree, unless the statute provides otherwise, for a term of not less than one year nor more than 15 years. |
| (3) | In the case of a felony of the third degree, unless the statute provides otherwise, for a term not to exceed five years. |
Amended by Chapter 148, 2003 General Session
Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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