Aggravated assault by prisoner.
Utah Code § 76-5-103.5
in effect76-5-103.5. Aggravated assault by prisoner.
(1)
(a) As used in this section, "aggravated assault" means an offense under Section 76-5-103.
(b) Terms defined in Section 76-1-101.5 apply to this section.
(2) An actor commits aggravated assault by prisoner if the actor:
(a) is a prisoner; and
(b) commits aggravated assault.
(3)
(a) A violation of Subsection (2) is a second degree felony.
(b) Notwithstanding Subsection (3)(a), a violation of Subsection (2) is a first degree felony if serious bodily injury was intentionally caused.
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-S103.5.html?v=C76-5-S103.5_2022050420220504Fetched: 10/26/2026