Full text of Utah Utah Code § 76-5-317 — Aggravated human smuggling., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 76-5-317. Aggravated human smuggling.
Effective 5/6/2026
76-5-317.
Aggravated human smuggling.
| (1) |
| (a) | As used in this section, "family member" means an individual's parent, grandparent, sibling, or other individual related to the individual by consanguinity or affinity to the second degree. |
| (b) | Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section. |
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| (2) | An actor commits aggravated human smuggling if, in the course of committing human smuggling in violation of Section 76-5-316, the offense:
| (a) | results in the death of an individual who is a victim of the offense described in Section 76-5-316; |
| (b) | results in serious bodily injury of an individual who is a victim of the offense described in Section 76-5-316; |
| (c) | involves the smuggling of a child and the child is not accompanied by a family member who is 18 years old or older; |
| (d) | involves:
| (iv) | object rape of a child under Section 76-5-402.3; |
| (v) | forcible sodomy under Section 76-5-403; |
| (vii) | aggravated sexual abuse of a child under Section 76-5-404.1; or |
| (viii) | aggravated sexual assault under Section 76-5-405; or |
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| (e) | involves the smuggling of 10 or more individuals. |
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| (3) | A violation of Subsection (2) is a first degree felony. |
| (4) | An offense committed under this section is a separate offense from any other offense committed in relationship to the commission of an offense under this section. |
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter
247, 2026 General Session
Frequently Asked Questions About Utah § 76-5-317
What does Utah Code § 76-5-317 cover?
Section 76-5-317 ("Aggravated human smuggling.") 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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