Aggravated escape.
Utah Code § 76-8-309.1
in effect76-8-309.1. Aggravated escape.
(1)
(a) As used in this section, "escape" means an offense under Section 76-8-309.
(b) Terms defined in Sections 76-1-101.5 and 76-8-101 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits aggravated escape if, during the course of the commission of an escape, the actor:
(a) uses a dangerous weapon; or
(b) causes serious bodily injury to another.
(3) A violation of Subsection (2) is a first degree felony.
(4) A court sentencing an actor for a violation of this section shall impose a consecutive sentence to any other sentence the actor is either serving or ordered to serve.
Enacted by Chapter 96, 2024 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter8/76-8-S309.1.html?v=C76-8-S309.1_2024050120240501Fetched: 10/26/2026