Utah § 78B-6-310 Contempt -- Action by court.

Utah Statutes

§ 78B-6-310 — Contempt -- Action by court.

Utah § 78B-6-310

Title 78BJudicial Code

Ch. 78B-6Particular Proceedings

Part 78B-6-3Contempt

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Utah Code Ann. § 78B-6-310 (2026).

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(1)The court shall determine whether the person proceeded against is guilty of the contempt charged. If the court finds the person is guilty of the contempt, the court may impose a fine not exceeding $1,000, order the person incarcerated in the county jail not exceeding 30 days, or both. However, a justice court judge or court commissioner may punish for contempt by a fine not to exceed $500 or by incarceration for five days or both.

(2)A fine imposed under this section is subject to the limitations of Subsection 76-3-301(2).

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(1) The court shall determine whether the person proceeded against is guilty of the contempt charged. If the court finds the person is guilty of the contempt, the court may impose a fine not exceeding $1,000, order the person incarcerated in the county jail not exceeding 30 days, or both. However, a justice court judge or court commissioner may punish for contempt by a fine not to exceed $500 or by incarceration for five days or both.
(2) A fine imposed under this section is subject to the limitations of Subsection 76-3-301(2).