Utah § 76-5-301 Kidnapping.

Utah Statutes

§ 76-5-301 — Kidnapping.

Utah § 76-5-301

Title 76Utah Criminal Code

Ch. 76-5Offenses Against the Individual

Part 76-5-3Kidnapping, Trafficking, and Smuggling

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Utah Code Ann. § 76-5-301 (2026).

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(1)(1)(a) As used in this section:

(1)(a)(i) "Against the will of an individual" includes without the consent of the legal guardian, caretaker, or custodian of an individual who is a dependent adult.

(1)(a)(ii) "Dependent adult" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5-111.

(1)(a)(iii) "Minor" means an individual who is 14 years old or older but younger than 18 years old.

(1)(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.

(2)An actor commits kidnapping if the actor intentionally or knowingly, without authority of law, and against the will of an individual:

(2)(a) detains or restrains the individual for any substantial period of time;

(2)(b) detains or restrains the individual in circumstances exposing the individual to risk of bodily injury;

(2)(c) holds the

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(1) (1)(a) As used in this section:
(1)(a)(i) "Against the will of an individual" includes without the consent of the legal guardian, caretaker, or custodian of an individual who is a dependent adult.
(1)(a)(ii) "Dependent adult" means the same as that term is defined in Section 76-5-111.
(1)(a)(iii) "Minor" means an individual who is 14 years old or older but younger than 18 years old.
(1)(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits kidnapping if the actor intentionally or knowingly, without authority of law, and against the will of an individual:

(2)(a) detains or restrains the individual for any substantial period of time;
(2)(b) detains or restrains the individual in circumstances exposing the individual to risk of bodily injury;
(2)(c) holds the individual in involuntary servitude;
(2)(d) detains or restrains a minor without the consent of the minor's parent or legal guardian or the consent of a person acting in loco parentis; or
(2)(e) moves the individual any substantial distance or across a state line.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a second degree felony.