Utah § 76-5-111.2 - Aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult -- Penalties.
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§ 76-5-111.2. Aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult -- Penalties.
Effective 5/4/2022 76-5-111.2.
Aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult -- Penalties.
(1)
(a)
As used in this section, "abuse," "caretaker," "isolation," "neglect," "serious physical injury," and "vulnerable adult" all mean the same as those terms are defined in Section 76-5-111.
(b)
Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
(2)
An actor, including a caretaker, commits aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult if the actor, under a circumstance likely to produce death or serious physical injury:
(a)
causes a vulnerable adult to suffer serious physical injury;
(b)
having the care or custody of a vulnerable adult, causes or permits the vulnerable adult's person or health to be injured; or
(c)
causes or permits a vulnerable adult to be placed in a situation in which the vulnerable adult's person or health is endangered.
(3)
(a)
A violation of Subsection (2) is a second degree felony if done intentionally or knowingly.
(b)
A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony if done recklessly.
(c)
A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor if done with criminal negligence.
(4)
(a)
It does not constitute a defense to a prosecution for a violation of this section that the actor did not know the age of the vulnerable adult.
(b)
An adult is not considered abused, neglected, or a vulnerable adult for the reason that the adult has chosen to rely solely upon religious, nonmedical forms of healing in lieu of medical care.
(5)
If an actor, including a caretaker, violates this section by willfully isolating a vulnerable adult, in addition to the penalties under Subsection (3), the court may require that the actor:
(a)
undergo appropriate counseling as a condition of the sentence; and
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 76-5-111.2
What does Utah Code § 76-5-111.2 cover?
Section 76-5-111.2 ("Aggravated abuse of a vulnerable adult -- Penalties.") is part of the Utah Code, the codified statutory law of Utah. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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