Assault by prisoner.
Utah Code § 76-5-102.5
in effect76-5-102.5. Assault by prisoner.
(1)
(a) As used in this section, "assault" means an offense under Section 76-5-102.
(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits assault by prisoner if the actor:
(a) is a prisoner; and
(b) intending to cause bodily injury, commits an assault.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a third degree felony.
Amended by Chapter 181, 2022 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5/76-5-S102.5.html?v=C76-5-S102.5_2022050420220504Fetched: 10/26/2026