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Utah Code § 76-8-311.11

Prohibited communication device in a correctional facility

Amended by Chapter , 2024 General Session

(1)

(a) As used in this section:

(i) "Communication device" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.3.

(ii) "Correctional facility" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-8-311.3.

(iii) "Offender" 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 prohibited communication device in a correctional facility if the actor, without the permission of the correctional facility:

(a) knowingly transports a communication device into the correctional facility with the intent to provide or sell the communication device to an offender in the correctional facility;

(b) provides or sells a communication device to an offender in the correctional facility;

(c)

(i) is an offender; and

(ii) possesses a communication device in the correctional facility; or

(d)

(i) subject to Subsection (4), is an individual other than an offender; and

(ii) knowingly possesses a communication device at the correctional facility.

(3)

(a) A violation of Subsection (2)(a), (b), or (c) is a third degree felony.

(b) A violation of Subsection (2)(d) is a class A misdemeanor.

(4)

(a) A correctional facility that prohibits an individual other than an offender from possessing a communication device in the correctional facility under Subsection (2)(d) shall post a sign visible to an individual entering the correctional facility that provides the individual with notice that possessing a communication device in the correctional facility is prohibited and the individual may be prosecuted for possessing a communication device.

(b) A prosecuting attorney may not prosecute an individual under Subsection (2)(d) if the correctional facility fails to comply with Subsection (4)(a).

Official source: Utah State Legislature. Reproduced from public-domain Utah statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.