Utah § 76-8-311.10 - Possession of contraband in a correctional facility.

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§ 76-8-311.10. Possession of contraband in a correctional facility.

Effective 5/6/2026
76-8-311.10.  Possession of contraband in a correctional facility.
(1)
(a)As used in this section:
(i)"Contraband" means an item not specifically prohibited for possession by an offender under this section or Section 76-8-311.3, 76-8-311.4, 76-8-311.6, 76-8-311.7, 76-8-311.8, or 76-8-311.9.
(ii)"Correctional facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.3.
(b)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits possession of contraband in a correctional facility if the actor, without the permission of the authority operating a correctional facility, knowingly engages in an activity that would facilitate the possession of contraband by an offender in the correctional facility.
(3)Except as provided in Subsection (4), a violation of Subsection (2) is a class B misdemeanor.
(4)
(a)The possession, distribution, or use of a controlled substance at a correctional facility shall be prosecuted in accordance with Chapter 18, Part 2, Offenses Concerning Controlled Substances.
(b)The provisions of Section 76-8-311.9 take precedence over this section.
(c)The defenses provided in Section 76-8-311.3 apply to this section.


Amended by Chapter 362, 2026 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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