Utah § 76-8-320 - Trespass of a secure care facility.

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§ 76-8-320. Trespass of a secure care facility.

Effective 5/1/2024
76-8-320.  Trespass of a secure care facility.
(1)
(a)As used in this section:
(i)"Juvenile offender" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.5.
(ii)"Secure care facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.5.
(b)Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
(2)An actor commits trespass of a secure care facility if the actor:
(a)without permission, enters or attempts to enter a building or enclosure appropriated to the use of juvenile offenders;
(b)
(i)enters any premises belonging to a secure care facility; and
(ii)commits or attempts to commit a trespass or damage on the premises of the secure care facility; or
(c)willfully annoys or disturbs the peace and quiet of:
(i)a secure care facility; or
(ii)a juvenile offender in a secure care facility.
(3)A violation of Subsection (2) is a class A misdemeanor.


Enacted by Chapter 96, 2024 General Session

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

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