(1) A violation of a protective order issued under this part is a class A misdemeanor.

Attorney's Note

Under the Utah Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
class A misdemeanorup to 364 daysup to $2,500
For details, see Utah Code § 76-3-204

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Terms Used In Utah Code 78B-7-508

  • Protective order: means :
         (2)(a) a sexual violence protective order; or
         (2)(b) an ex parte sexual violence protective order. See Utah Code 78B-7-502
(2) A petitioner may be subject to criminal prosecution under Title 76, Chapter 8, Part 5, Falsification in Official Matters, for knowingly falsifying any statement or information provided for the purpose of obtaining a protective order.